Heatwave in Delhi and 4 other states for next 5 days, rain in Bengal, Northeast

Heatwave conditions are expected to prevail in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Jharkhand, and Odisha, as well as in Jammu, and Chandigarh as the maximum temperature is predicted to rise for the next five days starting from today, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Meanwhile, heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated over West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh till Friday.

As per the forecast, the maximum temperature is expected to rise by a considerable margin of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius. However, these variations are expected to be felt more in the Northwest and Central India, with Central India likely to experience the maximum hike in mercury levels.

According to meteorological experts, the first 24 hours are not expected to witness any remarkable changes. However, temperatures are anticipated to rise shortly after.

Additionally, Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh are expected to experience severe heatwave conditions during this period. These soaring temperatures have raised significant concerns for public health, necessitating urgent preventative measures.

People are urged to adopt preventive measures to mitigate the challenges associated with high temperatures.

Other precautionary measures include a sufficient intake of water, refraining from excessive exposure to sun radiation, and finding ways and means to spend most of the time in cool and shaded places.

As the affected regions prepare for extreme weather conditions, it is imperative for citizens to remain vigilant and adhere to safety guidelines issued by local authorities.

Weather department has predicted very heavy rainfall over Konkan, Goa, Maharashtra, Marathwada, Kerala, Mahe, Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and various other regions for next few days.