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New Delhi: North India including Delhi, UP and Bihar is facing scorching heat and heat waves. In most of the states and major cities of the country, the temperature remains continuously above 40 degrees Celsius. According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, at present there is no hope of getting relief from the heat. Along with this, red alert has been issued for 5 days.
राजस्थान, पंजाब, हरियाणा-चंडीगढ़-दिल्ली के कई हिस्सों, पश्चिम उत्तर प्रदेश के कुछ हिस्सों, पूर्वी उत्तर प्रदेश के अलग-अलग हिस्सों में उष्ण लहर से लेकर गंभीर उष्ण लहर की स्थिति और जम्मू-कश्मीर, हिमाचल प्रदेश, मध्य प्रदेश, विदर्भ, गुजरात, pic.twitter.com/peWmIDZDJA
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 21, 2024
The Meteorological Department has issued a ‘red alert’ for these states and stressed the need for ‘extreme care for vulnerable people’. It said that during this period, extreme heat conditions will continue in the lower hills of Himachal Pradesh, which have been a safe haven for people to escape the scorching heat in the plains.
The maximum temperature remained above 45 degrees Celsius in many parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, affecting daily life and many people preferred to stay indoors in the afternoon. People in some parts of Gujarat are also facing extreme heat and humidity.
The mercury reached 47.8 degrees Celsius in Haryana’s Sirsa on Tuesday and was the hottest place in the country. In Delhi, the temperature dropped slightly compared to previous days, but it remained three to five degrees above normal. The maximum power demand in the national capital hit an all-time high of 7,717 MW on Tuesday afternoon as use of air conditioners increased in homes and offices, officials said.
Today, heat wave to severe heat wave conditions prevailed over many parts of West Rajasthan; over some parts of East Rajasthan and in isolated pockets of Gujarat Region, West Madhya Pradesh. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/WkgfWuRWWg
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 21, 2024
Avoid going outdoors
To reduce the weather impact of the heat wave and prevent serious ailments, doctors have advised people against going outdoors to the extent possible, and, if necessary, under adequate protection; especially between noon and 3:00 pm; take sufficient fluids as often as possible, even if one is not thirsty; and wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, and porous cotton clothes.
