Heatwave: Delhi on orange alert
The IMD forecast for 15 June predicts partly cloudy sky with the possibility of thunderstorms or lightning accompanied by drizzle at one or two places during the day.
According to the extended weather forecast, rainfall is expected in Delhi on 20 June.
NORTHERN India eagerly awaits the onset of monsoon and hence a respite from heatwaves. On the other hand, most southern and north-eastern states have had continued wet spells over the last few days due to the early onset of the Southwest monsoon.
This year, some states like Maharashtra and Kerala witnessed monsoons earlier than forecast. Monsoon showers have already made an appearance in Kerala, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and West Bengal.
As per the the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) weather report dated 14 June, in the next four days Southwest monsoon is set to advance in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Bihar.
The weather agency predicted heatwave conditions in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi until 18 June.
IMD has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions in Delhi until June 18; conditions will improve as a yellow alert will set in. The maximum temperature in the national capital during this period is expected to settle around 45 degrees Celsius, which is five notches above the normal temperature. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature will settle at 31 degrees Celsius, two notches above the normal temperature.
The IMD forecast for 15 June predicts a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of thunderstorms or lightning accompanied by drizzle at one or two places in the afternoon or evening. At the same time, heatwave conditions are expected in many areas along with dust-raising gusty winds with speeds of 40-50 kmph during the day.
According to the extended weather forecast, rainfall is expected in Delhi on 20 June.
IMD scientist Soma Sen on 13 June said, “If we talk about North India, there has not been much change in the weather,” reported ANI.
The IMD scientist noted that heatwave condition over northern India "is happening because of the possibility of Easterly, there is also the possibility of impact of Western Disturbance. That is why, we expect heatwaves to go down slightly in north India, especially in eastern parts, like UP. The situation would be similar in the rest of the states."
