Since last month, there has been a severe heatwave taking the mercury over 40 degrees Celsius in these two regions. Kolkata saw its hottest temperature in fifty years on the final day of April, with a reading of 43 degrees Celsius., India News - Times Now
The latest alert from the IMD predicts heat wave conditions in certain areas over the next five days. These areas include Saurashtra & Kutch and the Gujarat Region, Vidarbha, Rayalaseema, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Interior Karnataka, West Rajasthan, East Rajasthan, and West Madhya Pradesh. Furthermore, there is an expectation of hot and humid weather in isolated pockets in Kerala & Mahe and Coastal Karnataka for the next three days.
"The average temperature in most areas of Rajasthan is recorded at more than 40°C. The highest 42.2 was recorded in Phalodi. In the next 48 hours, in most parts of Rajasthan, the average temperature will increase by 2-4 degrees," said Radheshyam Sharma, director of the Jaipur Meteorological Centre.
Delhi s temperature dropped marginally on Monday to 40.7°C, below normal. IMD predicts a rise to 42°C on Tuesday with a 50% chance of a dust storm. | Latest News Delhi