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IMD forecasts heatwave across India through May-end
Banda in Uttar Pradesh recorded India’s highest temperature at 46.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, as the India Meteorological Department warned that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions would continue across central and northwest…
The Story in Brief
Banda in Uttar Pradesh recorded India’s highest temperature at 46.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, as the India Meteorological Department warned that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions would continue across central and northwest India for seven days. Eastern and adjoining peninsular regions may face similar conditions for three to five days. Delhi reached 43.6 degrees Celsius, while parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab recorded temperatures of 45 to 46 degrees. The IMD expects gradual relief from May 29, with a western disturbance possibly bringing rain, thunderstorms and winds to Rajasthan.
The Times of India reports a sharply different Delhi reading, with widespread rain bringing Safdarjung’s maximum down to 27.6 degrees Celsius and a yellow alert issued for further showers. Its report refers to August, while Millennium Post’s report is dated May 25, so the two accounts appear to describe different periods rather than the same day.
The Indian Opinion
Heatwave headlines can encourage both alarmism and complacency. The claim that all of India is facing identical conditions is plainly wrong, as the reports show large regional differences and possible rain in Delhi and Rajasthan. But isolated showers do not cancel the danger in districts recording 45 to 47 degrees Celsius. The useful test is local, not national: temperatures, night-time relief and official alerts over the next seven days will show whether May 29 brings sustained respite.
Sources (2): millenniumpost.in, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
