Heatwave: Temperatures to cool down gradually in North India over the next 2-3 days, says IMD
The Hindu
Heatwaves in India: IMD predicts gradual relief from heatwaves in India, while Bihar and Odisha continue to battle high temperatures.
The prevailing heatwave conditions over many parts of North, Northwest and Central India will abate gradually during the next two to three days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
India has been experiencing a blisteringly hot summer, with several States experiencing heatwaves for several days in May. Heatwave conditions have prevailed over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Rajasthan since May 17, while Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh have experienced it since May 18.
The IMD has noted that Sri Ganganagar (West Rajasthan) recorded the highest maximum temperature of 48.3°C on Thursday.
The IMD noted that these were above normal by 3-6°C over many parts of Northwest India and in isolated parts of Central & East India.
It said there would be a gradual fall in maximum temperatures by 2-3°C over northwest & central India over the next three days and no significant change thereafter.
Meanwhile, at least 24 people died of suspected heatstroke in Bihar and Odisha on Thursday, and the heatwave in the region is expected to continue until Saturday, authorities said.
The prevailing heatwave over east India is likely to continue for two days, the IMD has said, which declares a heatwave when the temperature is 4.5°C to 6.4°C higher than normal.
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