Delhi grappled with the fiercest heatwave yet this season as temperatures soared to a scorching 41.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday, marking the capital’s hottest day of the year so far, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As Delhiites sought respite from the blistering heat, several other states across India faced similar sweltering conditions, with temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius in various regions.
Delhi recorded its hottest day of the year on Sunday, clocking a maximum temperature of 41.1 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This peak surpassed the previous high of 40.5 degrees Celsius registered on April 27.
The heatwave extended its grip across several states, with temperatures soaring up to 45 degrees Celsius in parts of Telangana, Rayalaseema in Andhra Pradesh, Vidarbha in Maharashtra, north interior Karnataka, and northern Madhya Pradesh. Sweltering conditions persisted in Marathwada, southeast Uttar Pradesh, northeast Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, north Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh, where maximum temperatures ranged between 42 to 44 degrees Celsius.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) flagged these temperatures as significantly above average, with Gangetic West Bengal experiencing a deviation of 4-7 degrees Celsius from the norm, raising concerns about the adverse impacts on human health and agricultural productivity.
Across major areas in Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Rayalaseema, and Tamil Nadu, as well as isolated pockets of Kerala, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, temperatures exceeded normal levels by 2-5 degrees Celsius.
These soaring temperatures underscore the global surge in heatwaves, emphasizing the repercussions of climate change. Elevated temperatures can exacerbate water scarcity, disrupt agricultural patterns, and pose severe health risks, especially in densely populated regions.
The week ahead portends continued high temperatures in these areas, exacerbating the ongoing heatwave conditions.
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