After a period of pleasant weather due to May rains, Delhi and several other states are now experiencing a heatwave. The temperature in the capital city reached 45 degrees Celsius on Monday, with intense heat felt throughout the day. The NCR region is suffering due to clear skies and strong sunshine. A heatwave is expected to continue in Delhi, with the maximum temperature reaching 44 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 29 degrees Celsius. Dusty winds and the heatwave are likely to persist until June 12th, with some relief expected from June 13th as the weather department forecasts rain.
In Uttar Pradesh, residents are grappling with the heat. The weather department predicts dry conditions in both eastern and western parts of the state today. An orange alert has been issued for a heatwave in several districts. Rain is expected to return from tomorrow, with an alert for rain and thunderstorms in 60% of the districts on June 12th.
Bihar is not expected to get relief from the heat today. However, the weather is expected to change late tonight, with heavy rainfall expected from tomorrow with the arrival of the monsoon. There is an expectation that the monsoon will reach Bihar by June 15th. Light rain is possible tonight in several districts. Heavy rainfall is expected throughout Bihar from tomorrow. Jharkhand is also expecting a change in weather today, with strong winds and rain expected in many districts from today until June 14th.
Rajasthan is experiencing a resurgence of heat, with deserted streets during the afternoon. The highest maximum temperature in the state was recorded in Sri Ganganagar at 47.3 degrees Celsius. The weather department anticipates dry weather and a heatwave in most parts of western Rajasthan for the next week. Light rain with thunderstorms may occur in the Kota and Bharatpur divisions on June 15-16. Haryana and Punjab are also expected to experience intense heat this week.