Delhi Weather Update, Heatwave Alert: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘yellow alert’ for Delhi, warning of heatwave conditions from Monday to Wednesday. Residents are advised to brace themselves as the temperatures are expected to soar more than 40 degrees Celsius.
Delhi to have heatwave conditions for three days
The IMD has predicted that Delhi’s maximum temperature will vary from 40 degrees Celsius to 42 degrees Celsius on Monday and Tuesday; similar conditions are expected to prevail on Wednesday too. As per IMD norms, a heatwave in the planes is considered when the maximum temperature climbs to a minimum of 40 degrees Celsius and is 4.5 degrees Celsius more than normal. On the other hand, the minimum temperature is likely to soar and will hover around 21 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius.
As per the latest data collected on Sunday by the Safdarjung Observatory, the national capital was recorded to have a maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius.
IMD issues heat alert for Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh and more
As per the Met Department weather bulletin, several regions across northern and central India are anticipated to experience heatwave conditions in the upcoming days. Isolated parts of Himachal Pradesh are likely to face it on April 7, whereas Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab are likely to experience it from April 7 to April 10. A similar weather pattern will persist in Western Uttar Pradesh from April 7 to April 9, and Madhya Pradesh will have it from April 8 to 10. Around 21 cities all over Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Odisha, along with Maharashtra, are also expected to undergo hot spell conditions.
Health advisories issued by IMD
In light of the approaching heatwave, the IMD has also issued guidelines for the health risks, especially for vulnerable groups like children, infants, senior citizens, and the ones who are suffering from severe illness. Recommendations have been given for wearing lightweight and light dresses, to cover the head with cap, umbrella or cloth when one is outside.
Meanwhile, the air quality of the national capital was in the ‘poor’ category, and the Air Quality Index (AQI) was measured to be 230, as per the data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
(With inputs from ANI)