Situation is miserable in summer: Yellow alert issued in many states, mercury reaches 46 degrees in Jaisalmer, relief from heat may be available tomorrow

Meteorological Department’s warning, hot weather is expected to continue for the next few days

New Delhi. North Indian states continued to grapple with heat wave conditions on Sunday, with temperatures hovering around 45 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. However, due to the activation of a western disturbance, strong winds and rain are expected from April 28, which may provide some relief from the heat.

The Meteorological Department has warned that the hot weather is expected to continue for the next few days and has advised people not to stay out in the sun for long periods. According to the latest data from the Energy Ministry, the maximum power demand in India reached an all-time high of 256.11 GW on Saturday due to the scorching heat, leading to increased use of air conditioners (ACs) and coolers. This broke the previous record of 252.07 gigawatts set on Friday.

The maximum temperature recorded in Delhi on Sunday was 42.1 degrees Celsius, which is 3.1 degrees above normal. The highest temperature in the ridge area was 43.5 degrees.

The weather department has issued a ‘yellow alert’ of heat wave-like conditions in the city for Monday and the maximum temperature is expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced special measures to deal with the scorching heat, including cooling roofs at bus stops and installing cold water spray machines, providing life-saving solution (ORS) to school children and providing relief to construction workers, including arrangements for the care of animals and birds. He has instructed power companies to ensure uninterrupted supply to hospitals, water treatment centers and mobile towers.

Temperature recorded at 46 degrees in Jaisalmer

Heat wave conditions persisted at many places in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, with Banda being the hottest at 46.6 degrees Celsius. The effect of the scorching heat was also seen in Ayodhya, where the number of devotees visiting Ram temple has come down from one lakh to below 40,000 daily. Narnaul in Haryana (44.2 degrees Celsius) and Bathinda in Punjab (43.7 degrees Celsius) were the hottest places in their respective states. Many parts of Rajasthan remained in the grip of heat wave, where temperatures in most areas were recorded above 40 degrees Celsius. Barmer and Jaisalmer were the hottest at 46 degrees, while Kota and Chittorgarh recorded a high of 45.2 degrees Celsius.

Yellow alert issued in Himachal

Severe heat wave also occurred in Una and Dharamshala of Himachal Pradesh. ‘Yellow alert’ of heat wave has been issued by the Meteorological Department for Kullu, Kangra and Mandi on Monday. The maximum temperature in Dehradun, Uttarakhand was 39.2 degrees, due to which the administration has ordered closure of schools and Anganwadi centers from class 1 to 12 on April 27. This temperature is five degrees Celsius higher than the season average. The state’s highest temperature of 39.8 degrees Celsius was recorded in Pantnagar.

Heat wave continues in the plains of Jammu

The effect of heat wave continued in the plains of Jammu and the temperature was recorded much above normal. According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature in Jammu was 39.4 degrees Celsius, which is 3.7 degrees above normal. According to the Meteorological Department official, the weather is likely to remain hot and dry in Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Reasi and Udhampur districts for the next two days. Also, heat wave conditions may persist at some places on April 26-27.

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