Delhi, along with several northern regions, has been experiencing a severe heat wave, and the forecast suggests that today will be no exception.
However, pretty soon, the situation could shift as light rain is likely to lash parts of the city on May 31 and June 1.
An update by the RWFC New Delhi shows that while the city will be impacted by a heat wave on May 30 with the maximum temperature hitting 45 degree Celsius, May 31 and June 1 come with a possibility of thunderstorm/dustorm accompanied with light rain or drizzle in several areas.
However, it is crucial to note that the temperature on both these dates will remain in the same range as today and tomorrow. The maximum temperature on May 31 is expected to hit 44 degree Celsius, while the prediction for May 1 is at 43 degree Celsius.
Heatwave in India
Mercury has been breaking records all across the country. The national capital endured blistering heat on Tuesday, with parts of Delhi scorching under temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius, leaving residents desperate for relief.
The Safdarjung Observatory recorded its highest temperature on May 28 at 45.8 degrees Celsius, five degrees above the seasonal average.
Heatwave conditions returned to Odisha yesterday , with the maximum temperature reaching 45 degrees Celsius or higher in three locations. According to the IMD’s Bhubaneswar centre bulletin, Boudh recorded the highest temperature in the state at 45.9 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest place in Odisha for the day.
According to the IMD, Babatur (Varanasi Airport) reported an all-time high temperature of 47.6 °C on May 28. Several other areas saw record breaking temperatures.