New Delhi, April 25: A severe heatwave continues to grip Delhi and large parts of Northern India, causing distress among residents due to extreme temperatures and scorching dry winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that there is no relief in sight in the near future, with expectations of continued discomfort on Saturday. Meanwhile, a heat warning has been issued for 32 districts in Uttar Pradesh.
In the past 24 hours, the city has experienced slight fluctuations in temperature, with minimums ranging between 23 to 26 degrees Celsius and maximums reaching 42 to 43 degrees Celsius. Many areas in Delhi recorded temperatures 1.6 to 3.0 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average, exacerbating the ongoing heatwave.
On Friday, the first heatwave of the season swept through parts of the capital, prompting the meteorological department to issue a yellow alert. Although the Safdarjung weather station did not officially record a heatwave, at least two other stations did.
The maximum temperature at Safdarjung was recorded at 41.9 degrees Celsius, which is 4.2 degrees above normal and just 0.2 degrees higher than the previous day. The minimum temperature was noted at 24.5 degrees Celsius, 1.8 degrees above normal but 0.9 degrees lower than Thursday’s minimum.
A heatwave is declared when the maximum temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius and is 4.5 to 6.4 degrees above normal. Lodhi Road and Ridge stations met this criterion, recording maximum temperatures of 41.8 degrees Celsius and 43.1 degrees Celsius, respectively. These temperatures were significantly higher than the seasonal average, with Lodhi Road being 4.8 degrees above normal and Ridge 4.7 degrees above normal.
In Uttar Pradesh, a heat warning has also been issued, where prolonged severe heat has been observed. According to the weather department, these conditions are expected to persist until April 25, affecting both daytime and nighttime temperatures.
The weather department has warned residents in 32 districts, including Prayagraj, Sonbhadra, Pratapgarh, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Barabanki, Amethi, Sultanpur, Pilibhit, Bhadohi, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Azamgarh, Mau, Ballia, Deoria, Gorakhpur, Basti, Kushinagar, Maharajganj, Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, and Shahjahanpur, to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.
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