Today’s weather: Heatwave situation persists in Delhi-NCR for the second consecutive day on Saturday in New Delhi. The highest temperature was recorded in Safdarjung of the capital. The maximum temperature here was 43.7 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red alert’ in the entire area.
Red alert has also been issued for Sunday (May 19). Apart from this, orange alert has been announced from Monday to Wednesday. During this period, the maximum temperature in some parts of the city may remain between 44 and 47 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has advised people to stay indoors only.
Mungeshpur’s temperature was the highest
Mungeshpur in northwest Delhi was the hottest place in the capital with 46.8 degrees Celsius. After this, the temperature of Najafgarh was the highest. The temperature here has been recorded at 46.7 degrees Celsius.
Heat created havoc in Rajasthan too
The Meteorological Department said that heat wave conditions persist across North India. The maximum temperature recorded in Barmer, Rajasthan was 46.9 degrees Celsius. According to the department, most parts of the state have been experiencing severe heat for the last several days and this period will continue for the next one week. Apart from Barmer, the maximum temperature was recorded at 46.4 degrees Celsius in Phalodi, 46.3 degrees Celsius in Pilani (Jhunjhunu), 46.2 degrees Celsius in Jalore, Jaisalmer, Karauli and 45.5 degrees Celsius in Kota, Churu and Bikaner.
Temperature increased in Chandigarh
Due to the hot winds blowing in Haryana and Punjab, the maximum temperature in Chandigarh reached 44.5 degrees Celsius. According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature here was six degrees more than the normal temperature.
‘No hope of getting relief’
IMD said, ‘The effect of heat wave is continuously being seen in Delhi-NCR. Dry western winds are blowing from Rajasthan. Due to clear sky the heat is increasing rapidly. The weather will remain like this till Wednesday. At present there is no hope of immediate relief.
