Heatwave Alert in Delhi: Intense heatwave gripped the national capital as the mercury touched 46 degrees Celsius on Monday. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said such conditions are expected on Tuesday and rains are likely to bring some relief from Wednesday.
“We have issued a heatwave alert for today for south Haryana, Delhi, south UP, north MP, Jharkhand, Bihar and Bengal. Tomorrow, heatwave alert is not given for any place other than Jharkhand,” the IMD said earlier today.
The Safdarjung Observatory in Delhi recorded a high temperature of 43.7 degrees Celsius, which is four degrees higher than the average and the highest recorded this year. In a similar manner, the temperature in Najafgarh reached a scorching 46.2 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest location within the capital.
Other areas such as Narela, Pitampura, and Pusa also experienced heatwave conditions, as temperatures reached 45.3 degrees Celsius, 45.8 degrees Celsius, and 45.8 degrees Celsius, respectively. However, the weather office has predicted relief from the heatwave soon.
A heatwave is a time of abnormally high temperatures which is recorded more than the normal maximum temperature that happens during the summer season, according to the National Disaster Management Authority.
Earlier, the health ministry had issued an advisory and recommended drinking water frequently as well as carrying water during travels to stay hydrated. In the advisory, the ministry had recommended consuming fresh fruits such as watermelon, cucumber, lemon, and orange along with salted drinks, such as lemon water, buttermilk, lassi, fruit juices, Oral Rehydration Solution(ORS).
The Health Ministry had advised all to avoid outdoor activities between 12 pm and 3 pm, when the sun’s exposure is the highest to protect against rising temperatures.
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