Heatwave Alert! IMD Warns Of Spike In Mercury Across North India - Punjab, UP, Others Southwest Monsoon Update Here

(MENAFN- Live Mint) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heatwave alert for plains of northwest and central India. During this week, temperatures are expected to rise which can be detrimental for young, elderly and pets who are the most vulnerable to get a heat stroke.

Multiple states across north India are on IMD's yellow alert for heatwave, including Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, parts of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Besides this, an orange alert is in place for parts of Maharashtra and a yellow for Telangana.

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IMD forecasted heatwave conditions in isolated pockets in the following regions:

Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi till 23 May Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha till 21 May Chhattisgarh on 20 and 21 May Uttar Pradesh till 23 May while severe heatwave conditions are likely from tomorrow till 23 May. Telangana till 21 May.

Meanwhile, West Rajasthan region can brace for warm night conditions today. According to IMD, residents of Northwest India should be prepared for 3-5°C gradual spike in mercury over the coming three days. Gradual maximum temperature increases by 2-3°C are also likely for East, Northeast India and Telangana till 19 May.

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IMD in its latest weather bulletin stated,“Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions likely to prevail over plains of northwest India and central India during many days of the week.”

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The weather office issued an advisory urging residents of affected areas to take the following safety measures to beat the heat:

Drink plenty of water -don't wait until you're thirsty Wear light-colored, loose cotton clothes Avoid going out between 12 PM – 4 PM Eat hydrating fruits like watermelon, cucumber and oranges Avoid alcohol, caffeine and heavy meals in extreme heat Stay indoors or in shaded/cool places whenever possible Take extra care of children, elderly and pets

“Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall also likely over northeast India and over Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim during next 6-7 days; and over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Kerala & Mahe, Lakshadweep and South Interior Karnataka during next 3 days,” IMD's press release dated 18 April added.

Southwest monsoon update

Predicting Southwest monsoon onset in Kerala on 26 May, the Met department stated, "Conditions are favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into some more parts of southeast Arabian Sea, southwest and southeast Bay of Bengal, remaining parts of Andaman Islands and Andaman Sea, and some parts of eastcentral Bay of Bengal during next 2-3 days."

Delhi weather today

Suggesting“mainly clear sky” weather conditions for 18 May, IMD issued a yellow alert for heatwave for the coming two days. On Monday, the maximum temperature is expected to be 3.0°C to 5.0°C above normal and hover in the range of 43°C to 45°C while the minimum temperature will be near normal around 25°C to 27°C.

Residents of national capital can expect gradual rise in both maximum and minimum temperatures by 2-3°C over the next two days. Ayanagar monitoring station recorded the highest maximum temperature on Sunday of 43 degrees Celsius while at Safdarjung stations the temperature reading was of 41.9°C.

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