Delhi likely to experience heatwave-like conditions with temperatures potentially exceeding 45°C
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR, warning of heatwave conditions on June 10 and 11, with temperatures expected to rise above 45°C. An orange alert is in place for the capital on those two days, followed by a yellow alert on June 12 and 13.
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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that Delhi NCR may experience heatwave-like conditions on Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures potentially exceeding 45°C. A yellow alert has been issued for the region."If we talk about Northwest India, then for the next four days, most of the subdivisions--especially in the plains--are likely to experience heatwave conditions. In Delhi NCR, the temp is expected to rise above 45°C today and tomorrow, creating heatwave conditions in isolated places. A yellow alert has been issued for the region," IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava told ANI.As per the IMD's digital portal, an orange alert has been issued in the capital city for June 10 and 11. Whereas, a yellow alert is in place for June 12 and 13.Earlier on Sunday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 42.1°C, and on Monday, it reached its highest point of June at 44°C.According to the Met Department, Delhi may witness rain by the middle of the week. IMD predicted light to moderate rainfall across parts of North India, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40-50 kmph).The IMD has forecast heatwave conditions in Northwest India for the next four days, with isolated areas likely to experience severe heat. Red alert was issued for Western Rajasthan due to severe heatwave conditions and warm nights. Meanwhile, orange alert has been issued for Eastern Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.Srivastava said, "In West Rajasthan, severe heatwave conditions are developing, and considering the rise in night temp as well--referred to as warm night conditions--a red alert has been issued. In East Rajasthan, both heatwave and warm night conditions persist, so an orange alert is in place."Further, in Jammu and Kashmir, a yellow alert has been issued for next three days. North Madhya Pradesh is also under a yellow alert for heatwave conditions, Srivastava remarked.
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