Delhi may see relief from the intense heatwave conditions as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts light rainfall and thunderstorms for Sunday. Here's a summary of the weather situation:
- After a dry spell in May, Delhi is expected to experience light rain and thunderstorms today, offering some respite from the scorching heatwave.
- This morning, the minimum temperature in the national capital was recorded at 30.4 degrees Celsius, which is 3.5 notches above the season's average. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 43 degrees Celsius.
- On Saturday, Delhi witnessed a maximum temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius, which was 4.2 notches above the season's average.
- The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi, measured by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), was recorded at 184, falling in the moderate category. An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered moderate.
- Despite the expected relief in Delhi, heatwave conditions are likely to persist in certain pockets of East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, and Odisha today. Uttarakhand and Jharkhand may also experience heatwave conditions until Monday.
- West Rajasthan is forecasted to face intense heat on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- According to recent data from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), there has been a concerning rise in heatstroke-related deaths. Since March 1, a total of 56 people have succumbed to heatstrokes, with 46 deaths reported in May alone. Additionally, there have been a significant number of suspected heatstroke cases.
- The arrival of the southwest monsoon is anticipated to bring relief from the severe heatwave across the country. Over the next two days, the monsoon is expected to advance into more regions, including parts of the Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, Kerala, Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Tamil Nadu, and the Southwest Bay of Bengal.
As Delhi braces for possible rainfall and thunderstorms, it offers hope for some relief from the oppressive heatwave conditions prevailing in the region.
