Delhi Logs Season's Hottest Day On Tuesday, Red Alert In Rajasthan Today
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The weather department predicted very hot weather and heatwave in Delhi until at least June 12.
As parts of India remains under the grip of heatwave, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a heat alerts across many states. Further, there is no respite soon for Delhiites as the national capital logged its hottest day of the season on Tuesday. Meanwhile, parts of Rajasthan continues to reel under severe heat.
Orange and yellow alerts are in place across several states as mercury soars and humidity adds to the discomfort.
According to the IMD, the weakening influence of recent western disturbances has left behind residual moisture which has further intensified the scorching heat. The weather conditions are likely to worsen in the coming days due to delayed arrival of monsoon in northwest India.
Red Alert Sounded In Rajasthan
As mercury soars in western Rajasthan, the maximum temperature in Ganganagar crossed the 47 degree Celsius-mark for two straight days. The heatwave is likely to persist for the next few days.
Meanwhile, the MeT has issued a red alert for heatwave for consecutive two days, starting June 11. For June 13, the IMD has issued an orange in West Rajasthan while In East Rajasthan, a yellow alert is in place.
The weather may turn pleasant in Rajasthan as IMD has predicted thunderstorm activities in the state from June 15-16. The mercury is expected to dip in eastern Rajasthan around June 18-20 due to thunderstorm activities.
The weather department predicted very hot weather and heatwave in Delhi until at least June 12. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 45 degree Celsius while the minimum temperature is likely to settle at around 29 degrees Celsius, on Wednesday.
Delhi residents are likely to get much-need relief from scorching heat starting June 12 as the IMD forecast light rainfall and thunderstorms in parts of the city, along with gusty winds between 30 and 40 kmph.
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