Delhi and other parts of northern India can finally breathe a sigh of relief as a scorching heatwave that had gripped the region is expected to ease from Tuesday, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Relief is anticipated as rainfall is predicted from May 24 onwards, bringing respite from the blistering temperatures and soaring mercury levels.
The IMD issued a heatwave alert for several regions, including south Haryana, Delhi, south Uttar Pradesh, north Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal, for May 23. However, the weather department indicated that there is a strong possibility of respite from the intense heatwave starting Tuesday.
IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy stated, “From tomorrow, we will see amelioration because there is a fresh western disturbance coming. So, we are expecting that temperatures will start to fall over this entire region and heatwave conditions will ameliorate.”
On Monday, the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi’s primary weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 43.7 degrees Celsius, which was four notches above normal and the highest recorded so far this year. Najafgarh, another area in the capital, experienced scorching heat with the mercury soaring to 46.2 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest place in Delhi.
However, relief is on the horizon as the IMD predicts heavy rainfall in regions surrounding Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab on Tuesday and the following day. Himachal Pradesh is also expected to witness hailstorms, while Haryana will experience them on Tuesday.
The IMD attributed the anticipated change in weather conditions to a western disturbance active over the western Himalayan region. This weather system will bring rain, hailstorms, and gusty winds to the northwestern plains starting Wednesday. Consequently, the maximum temperature is expected to drop to 36 degrees Celsius by Thursday.
The IMD’s threshold for a heatwave is met when the maximum temperature at a station reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius in the plains, 37 degrees Celsius in coastal areas, and 30 degrees Celsius in hilly regions, with a departure from the normal temperature of at least 4.5 degrees Celsius.
Earlier this month, the Met office had predicted below-normal maximum temperatures and fewer heatwave days in northwest India for May. This upcoming rainfall will provide much-needed relief to residents and help alleviate the adverse effects of the intense heatwave, including heat-related illnesses and discomfort.
As the region eagerly awaits the arrival of rainfall and cooler temperatures, it is important for residents to stay hydrated, seek shade, and take necessary precautions until the relief arrives. With the monsoon season on the horizon, the anticipation of regular rainfall brings hope for a respite from the scorching heat and the beginning of a more comfortable climate.
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