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
Supreme Court Of India
2002 Gujarat Riots
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Maharashtra Government
University Grants Commission
Alt News
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 warning for 5 states; mercury soars to 45°C
India

Heatwave warning for 5 states; mercury soars to 45°C

Heatwave warning for 5 states; mercury soars to 45°C
Written by Srishty Choudhury
Apr 28, 2022, 08:22 pm 3 min read
Heatwave warning for 5 states; mercury soars to 45°C
India is witnessing a record-breaking early heatwave this year.

Northwest India is reeling under a hot spell as maximum temperatures soared to 45°C in certain regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heatwave warning for Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha for the next couple of days. IMD scientist RK Jenamani said northern India is likely to experience a dust storm on Friday and temperatures will drop from Sunday.

Context
Why does this story matter?
  • India witnessed the warmest March in 122 years in 2022.
  • The IMD had on Wednesday predicted heatwave over east, central, and northwest India over the next five days.
  • Extreme heatwave conditions and the prevailing coal crisis have led to more frequent and longer power cuts in various states; worsening matters.
  • The intense heat could cause dehydration, heat cramps, exhaustion, heat strokes, and fainting.
Intense heat
Extreme heatwave conditions in central, north India

The IMD also predicted heatwave conditions in isolated pockets over Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, interior Gangetic West Bengal, interior Odisha, and northern parts of Gujarat. Temperatures in central India including Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh even breached the 45-degree mark. In Odisha, too, the maximum temperature crossed 40°C at 24 places, the IMD said.

Predictions
IMD issues 'yellow alert' warning for Delhi

The IMD has issued a 'yellow alert' warning for Delhi. It said that the temperature is expected to rise by at least two notches in the national capital and is likely to hover around 43-44°C until Friday. There is also a possibility of mercury soaring up to 46°C. Such hot spells so early in summer are a "dangerous sign," according to experts.

Outages
Rajasthan records maximum temperature of 45.2°C

The mercury continued its upward trend in parts of Rajasthan, with Vanasthali in Tonk district recording 45.4°C. Bikaner and Phalodi recorded 45.2°C, too. The state government scheduled four-hour and two-hour power cuts in rural and urban areas, respectively. The government advised factories to use power "wisely." The Jaipur Meteorological Centre said that the ongoing heatwave will continue for the next couple of days.

Plan
Delhi Jal Board shares Summer Action Plan

In the midst of the heatwave conditions in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Thursday said it will supply around 1,000 million gallons of daily drinking water. Earlier, the supply was limited to 935 MGD. As per The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) Summer Action Plan, 1,198 water tankers will be deployed between April and July to meet the high water demand.

IMD
When is a heatwave declared?

The IMD declares a heatwave when one of the following conditions is true: When the maximum temperature is at least 40°C in the plains, at least 37°C in coastal regions, and at least 30°C in the hills. When the maximum temperature in an area is at least 45°C on a specific day (up to 47°C). When the maximum temperature is about 4.5-6.7°C above normal.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Srishty Choudhury
Srishty Choudhury
Mail
Srishty Choudhury currently works as a Senior National Writer for NewsBytes. She has previously worked with India Today, Business Standard, Financial Express, and Zee Media in her career spanning over 11 years in print and digital media. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Calcutta University and a PG-Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
Latest
Delhi
Heatwave
India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Related
Latest
Everton, Tottenham, West Ham chase Jesse Lingard: Decoding his stats
Everton, Tottenham, West Ham chase Jesse Lingard: Decoding his stats Sports
Udaipur tailor's killers tried to infiltrate BJP; party refutes claim
Udaipur tailor's killers tried to infiltrate BJP; party refutes claim India
Udaipur tailor's murder accused attacked outside Jaipur NIA court
Udaipur tailor's murder accused attacked outside Jaipur NIA court India
Teesta Setalvad, Sreekumar sent to 14-day judicial custody
Teesta Setalvad, Sreekumar sent to 14-day judicial custody India
Dhanush announces 'Captain Miller' with Arun Matheswaran; teaser revealed
Dhanush announces 'Captain Miller' with Arun Matheswaran; teaser revealed Entertainment
Delhi
SpiceJet flight returns to Delhi after smoke detected in cabin
SpiceJet flight returns to Delhi after smoke detected in cabin India
Making Industry-ready: Delhi government engages IIT experts for school curriculum
Making Industry-ready: Delhi government engages IIT experts for school curriculum Career
Rains lash Mumbai, north India; Manipur landslide toll reaches 21
Rains lash Mumbai, north India; Manipur landslide toll reaches 21 India
Monsoon to cover entire country by July 6, says IMD
Monsoon to cover entire country by July 6, says IMD India
Delhi: Monsoon rains lead to traffic chaos, flights canceled
Delhi: Monsoon rains lead to traffic chaos, flights canceled India
More News
Heatwave
IMD: Extreme weather events claim 231 lives in 3 months
IMD: Extreme weather events claim 231 lives in 3 months India
Delhi witnesses 25 severe heat days, highest in 10 years
Delhi witnesses 25 severe heat days, highest in 10 years India
No major relief from intense heat till June 15: IMD
No major relief from intense heat till June 15: IMD India
Southwest monsoon reaches Kerala, three days ahead of schedule: IMD
Southwest monsoon reaches Kerala, three days ahead of schedule: IMD India
Southwest monsoon advancing over Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea: IMD
Southwest monsoon advancing over Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea: IMD India
More News
India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more in next 24 hours
Rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more in next 24 hours India
Delhi experiencing unbearable heat; monsoon likely after June 29: IMD
Delhi experiencing unbearable heat; monsoon likely after June 29: IMD Delhi
Cherrapunji receives record rainfall since 1995 amid floods in northeast
Cherrapunji receives record rainfall since 1995 amid floods in northeast India
Monsoon to arrive in Goa, Maharashtra over next 2 days
Monsoon to arrive in Goa, Maharashtra over next 2 days India
La-Nina effect: IMD raises monsoon forecast from 99% to 103%
La-Nina effect: IMD raises monsoon forecast from 99% to 103% India
More News
Related
Mercury in Delhi crosses 45°C; no respite from intense heatwave
Mercury in Delhi crosses 45°C; no respite from intense heatwave India
IMD: Heatwave returns with Delhi reaching 47°C; yellow alert issued
IMD: Heatwave returns with Delhi reaching 47°C; yellow alert issued India
Heatwave in north, Delhi records 49°C; rainfall in south, east
Heatwave in north, Delhi records 49°C; rainfall in south, east India
Heatwave in northwest, central India; rain in 17 states: IMD
Heatwave in northwest, central India; rain in 17 states: IMD 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