Severe heat is currently impacting various regions across India. Northern India, along with parts of East and Central India, are experiencing intense heatwaves, prompting many to stay indoors. The reduced foot traffic in markets during the day reflects the severity of the situation. Let’s examine the weather conditions anticipated across the country today.
In Delhi, the sun is relentlessly intense. On Tuesday, Ayanagar recorded a maximum temperature of 45.5 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department indicates that Delhi, already struggling with the heat, won’t find relief for at least two more days. The department has issued an orange alert for strong surface winds and a heatwave today. Strong surface winds and a heatwave will continue tomorrow. There’s a possibility of thunderstorms and rain on the 13th and 14th, with more rain expected on the 15th and 16th.
**Heatwave in 17 UP Districts**
There is news of potential relief from the intense heat in Uttar Pradesh. Light clouds are expected in 14 districts today. However, a heatwave will persist in 17 districts. A yellow alert has been issued for a heatwave in Lalitpur, Jhansi, Jalaun, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Etawah, Kanpur, Banda, Chitrakoot, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Agra, Hathras, Aligarh, and Mathura. Meanwhile, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Sonbhadra, Chandauli, Basti, Deoria, Kushinagar, and Maharajganj will experience a mix of sun and cloud cover. Rain is possible in both eastern and western divisions of the state tomorrow, with more rain expected on June 13.
**Rain in North Bihar and Jharkhand**
Severe heat is affecting the entirety of Bihar. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for rain in North Bihar. Thunderstorms are expected in all 19 districts of North Bihar today. A yellow alert has been issued for South Bihar, anticipating humid heat. The weather department has also issued a warning for rain across the entire state of Jharkhand today.
**Severe Heat in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana**
Several areas of Rajasthan are facing intense heat and a heatwave. Temperatures in several cities exceeded 45 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. According to the Meteorological Department, Rajasthan is unlikely to get any relief from the severe heat and heatwave in the coming days. Haryana and Punjab are also experiencing intense heat. There is no immediate expectation of respite from the heat in these states.
**Mountain Weather**
Rain is possible in some districts of Uttarakhand today, accompanied by strong winds. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for certain districts. In Himachal Pradesh, the heat has also intensified. The weather is expected to change starting June 13. Thunderstorms and rain are possible in different parts of the state from June 13 to 16.