Delhi temperatures exceed 40°C: IMD predicts India’s heatwave days to double this year
Temperatures rise in multiple states
Maharashtra saw strong heat, with Akola recording at 42.0°C, above normal 3.0°C. Other locations in the state, including Brahmapuri (41.9°C), Chandrapur (41.2°C), and cities like Jalgaon, Amravati and Nagpur, temperatures are between 40.0°C and 40.4°C.
Part of Madhya Pradesh is also facing high temperatures. Hoshangabad recorded 40.9°C, 3.9°C higher than normal levels, while Shivpuri reached 40.0°C, rising to 5.7°C. Damoh, Guna and Nowgong also reported 40.0°C with a temperature deviation between 4.1°C and 4.6°C.
In Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj’s record is 41.6°C, Jhansi sees 41.1°C and departure is 5.2°C. Kanpur recorded 40.0°C, while in Rajasthan Chittorgarh touched 40.5°C.
In Chhattisgarh, Rajnandgaon recorded a significant deviation of 7.8°C. Nizamabad of Telangana reported 40.1°C, while Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh recorded 40.0°C.
Hot wave days are expected to double
IMD predicts an increase in heat wave days throughout northwest India. Typically, the region has experienced five to six days of hot waves in a season, but this year it may witness 10 to 12 days. “We expect we expect slightly higher than normal heatwave conditions, especially in western and central India. Typically, Northwest India is about 5 to 6 days. This year, we expect this year, we expect 10 to 12 days, which is 10 to 12 days, which is IMD Socixist Soma Soma soma sen sen Roy. She clarified that this is a seasonal forecast and does not mean that it will be hotter every day than normal. Although the forecast shows that on the seasonal scale, IMD will continue to release extended ranges and daily updates for accurate local forecasts. The department has not confirmed whether 2025 is better than 2024, the warmest year in India, with 554 days of heatwave days.
IMD sends out seasonal hot prospects
The IMD seasonal calorie outlook, released on February 28, warned of the highest and lowest temperatures in most parts of the country. However, isolated areas in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and in the northeast may experience recent or slightly below normal temperatures.
“In season (MAM), most parts of the country may be at higher than normal temperatures in most parts of the country, except for the lowest temperatures that may be the lowest temperatures of some isolated Indian peninsulars,” the forecast said.
Upcoming weather changes
Northern India is expected to get hotter in the coming days, with Delhi and nearby areas likely to increase by 1-2°C. However, due to the rising dust in Rajasthan, the northwest wind will drop at the highest temperature at 3-4°C. These winds blow at 20-30 km/h at 20-30 km/h will affect Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan over the next three days, making the weather dusty and dry.
Delhi residents react to calorie
At the gates of India, families and tourists gathered together despite the heat rising and expressed concern about the weather.
“Abhi Se Garmi Itni Zyada Hai, May-June Mein Toh Halat Halat Kharab Ho Jayegi (May and June would be unbearable if it was already hot),” said Delhi resident Anil Sharma. He held his son’s hand and said, “Lekin is Saal Zyada’s lag rahi hai (it was also hot last year, but it felt worse this year).
(ANI)
