Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Monsoon
Raksha Bandhan
NV Ramana
Coronavirus India
Coronavirus Cases In India
75 years of Independence
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / Heatwave peaks: Red alert issued in Delhi, most Northern states
India

Heatwave peaks: Red alert issued in Delhi, most Northern states

Heatwave peaks: Red alert issued in Delhi, most Northern states
Written by Shalini Ojha
May 25, 2020, 11:42 pm 3 min read
Heatwave peaks: Red alert issued in Delhi, most Northern states

A red alert was issued for Delhi, and neighboring states like Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, for two days as heatwave grappled large parts of the territory. A respite from the scorching heat will come only after May 28, said experts. Residents were asked to remain indoors between 1 and 5 pm when the impact of the heatwave is maximum. Here's more.

Alert
Authorities must take steps to avoid health emergencies

On Sunday, the Safdarjung weather station recorded a maximum temperature of 44.4 degrees Celsius in Delhi, prompting authorities to sound an alert for May 25 (today) and 26 (tomorrow). This means that authorities must take steps to avoid health emergencies. The alert comes at a time when India is already dealing with a pandemic and has lost over 4,000 lives to COVID-19.

Temperature
Temperature could touch 45 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan

The scorching heat became torturous for Rajasthan too. The temperature is expected to touch 45 degrees Celsius in the capital Jaipur today. "Heatwave conditions over some parts, with severe heatwave over isolated pockets, are very likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Telangana over the next five days," today's bulletin of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reportedly read.

Details
Churu burnt, Vidarbha region dealt with unforgiving sun

On Sunday, the maximum temperature touched unimaginable levels in some places. It was recorded at 46.2 degrees Celsius in the Vidarbha region, touched 46.6 degrees Celsius in Churu (Rajasthan), and 46 degrees Celsius in Akola, Maharashtra. This situation will continue for the next four-five days. Currently, dry northwesterly winds are flowing over Indian planes, said Kuldeep Shrivastava, head of the regional weather forecasting center.

Quote
Vertical rays making things unbearable: Shrivastava

"From May 28, we are expecting dust storms and thunderstorms due to western disturbance. Wind speed will increase to 50- 60 kmph and there will be clouds. Sunrays are also vertical, making its impact very intense, humidity has been only 30% to 40%," he said.

Lucknow
Lucknow is simmering as well, people preferred to remain indoors

In Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow, things weren't any better. Locals were seen carrying umbrellas and towels. A juice shop owner said there's a demand for drinks during these times. "However, not many people are coming out of their houses due to COVID-19 pandemic," he added. An orange alert was sounded for eastern Uttar Pradesh. The situation could persist for few days.

Tips
How to protect yourself from the heatwave?

The best way to protect yourself from the heat is staying indoors. However, if you have to step out for absolutely necessary tasks, ensure you are fully clothed and use umbrella/hat/sunglasses. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking water, lassi, buttermilk. Avoid oily food items and increase the intake of protein-rich dishes. Seek medical help if you experience weakness, dizziness, breathlessness, chest pain, etc.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Shalini Ojha
Shalini Ojha
Twitter
A mathematics graduate, I handle the national desk. Always looking for items to read, I started off as an entertainment beat writer and made the switch three years into my career. My talents include breaking news and being on top of trending topics.
Latest
Rajasthan
Coronavirus
Related
Latest
Samsung Galaxy Fold4 v/s Xiaomi FOLD 2: Which is better?
Samsung Galaxy Fold4 v/s Xiaomi FOLD 2: Which is better? Technology
Ezra Miller breaks silence on all their controversies; seeks treatment
Ezra Miller breaks silence on all their controversies; seeks treatment Entertainment
Should you buy Ola S1 electric scooter or S1 Pro?
Should you buy Ola S1 electric scooter or S1 Pro? Auto
47 years of Rajinism: Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwaryaa pens heartwarming note
47 years of Rajinism: Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwaryaa pens heartwarming note Entertainment
Pakistan beat the Netherlands in first ODI: Key stats
Pakistan beat the Netherlands in first ODI: Key stats Sports
Rajasthan
'Distressed' by Dalit boy's death, Rajasthan Congress MLA resigns
'Distressed' by Dalit boy's death, Rajasthan Congress MLA resigns India
5 best monsoon destinations of Rajasthan you must visit
5 best monsoon destinations of Rajasthan you must visit Lifestyle
Rajasthan: Dalit boy thrashed for touching 'upper caste' waterpot, dies
Rajasthan: Dalit boy thrashed for touching 'upper caste' waterpot, dies India
Rajasthan: Petrol pump offers discount on fuel against single-use plastic
Rajasthan: Petrol pump offers discount on fuel against single-use plastic India
Rajasthan students climb atop water tanks in protest: Here's why
Rajasthan students climb atop water tanks in protest: Here's why India
More News
Coronavirus
Delhi makes mask mandatory, Rs. 500 fine imposed on violators
Delhi makes mask mandatory, Rs. 500 fine imposed on violators Delhi
All about the new Langya virus that has hit China
All about the new Langya virus that has hit China World
New COVID-19 sub-variant BA.2.75 detected in India: WHO
New COVID-19 sub-variant BA.2.75 detected in India: WHO India
How long does immunity last after COVID-19?
How long does immunity last after COVID-19? Technology
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why experts believe 4th COVID-19 wave is not coming
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why experts believe 4th COVID-19 wave is not coming India
More News
Related
TN rains: Red alert sounded; flood warning for low-lying areas
TN rains: Red alert sounded; flood warning for low-lying areas India
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022