New Delhi: As the summer season peaks in India, mercury simmered above 40 degrees Celsius in Delhi and several other parts of North India.
The highest recorded temperatures in Delhi reached a maximum of 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday, climbed to above 42 degrees on Sunday, and reached 44 degrees Celsius on Monday.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Soma Sen Roy stated that a heatwave alert has been issued on Monday for North India.
“We have issued a heatwave alert for today for south Haryana, Delhi, south UP, north MP, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Bengal. Tomorrow, heatwave alert is not given for any place other than Jharkhand,” said IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy
However, Roy predicted likely relief from the heatwave from tomorrow. “Yes, there is a strong possibility that is likely,” said the IMD scientist.
According to reports, Chandigarh has been witnessing rising temperatures for the past two days. On Sunday, the temperature exceeded 40 degrees Celsius, and it may do so again on Monday.
Punjab and Haryana are also reeling under the scorching heatwaves with numerous locations recording temperatures as high as 44 degrees. In the next two days, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh may get rain as a result of the Western Disturbance.
With soaring heat, health experts in Varanasi advised the residents to stay hydrated to battle the blazing heat wave.
ANI