A severe heatwave has taken hold across various parts of North India, with temperatures rising alarmingly high in states like Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, and West Uttar Pradesh. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to intensify in isolated pockets across these regions in the coming days.
Twenty-one cities across five states reported maximum temperatures of 42 degrees Celsius or more today. The national capital, Delhi, is also witnessing extreme heat conditions and is expected to continue experiencing this punishing weather for at least the next three days. This surge in temperatures is not just restricted to Delhi but extends to several other parts of the country, including Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha.
The IMD has highlighted that the first week of April has seen significant temperature deviations, with recorded highs exceeding the seasonal average by as much as 6.9 degrees Celsius in certain areas. In Rajasthan’s Barmer district, the mercury soared to a record-breaking 45.6°C on Sunday, marking the highest temperature ever recorded in the region during the first week of April. This figure is 6.8 degrees above the normal average for this time of year.
One of the key contributors to the intense heat in Delhi and surrounding areas is the weakening of surface wind speeds. According to the weather office, the predominant wind speed during the morning hours is expected to range between 8 to 10 kmph. As the day progresses, wind speed is likely to dip to around 4 to 6 kmph, primarily from the southeast direction. By evening and night, the wind may slightly strengthen but remain below 8 kmph.
Gujarat, particularly the regions of Saurashtra and Kutch, is also on high alert. The met department has predicted that heatwave conditions will continue across isolated to several parts of the state between April 6 and April 10, with severe heatwave conditions likely in specific areas.
Residents in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh are being urged to take necessary precautions as temperatures continue to climb. The unusual intensity of the heat at this early point in April has raised concerns about the onset of an even more intense summer season. Health experts are advising the public to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, and monitor vulnerable groups, especially children and the elderly.
This unseasonal rise in temperature and widespread heatwave is a stark reminder of the ongoing changes in climate patterns and underlines the urgent need for both public preparedness and long-term mitigation strategies.
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