The national capital is witnessing a severe heatwave. Wednesday was recorded as the hottest day of the season in Delhi. A senior scientist of the Meteorological Department (IMD) Rajendra Jenamani said that this is the second time after 1950 when it is getting so hot in March. In the last 71 years, March 30 has been recorded as the hottest day. The Meteorological Department has predicted severe heat in Delhi this year.
Temperature to remain 40 degrees Celsius
On Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the heatwave conditions are likely to continue over central and west India during the next 4-5 days. For Thursday and Friday, the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 40 degrees Celsius.
Heat Wave Spell likely to continue over Northwest, Central & West India during next 4-5 days. However, intensity of Heat Wave Spell will reduce over Northwest India from 01st April, 2022. pic.twitter.com/oNBwTeQHpz
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) March 31, 2022
According to the Meteorological Department, on March 31, the maximum temperature will be more than 40 degrees. The severe heatwaves may occur in some areas of Delhi. After this, there will be a slight decrease in temperature on April 1 and 2. Because the mercury will come down a bit and reach 39 degrees.
Temperatures in different cities
As per the data updated by the IMD, various cities in India have recorded temperatures above 41 degrees Celsius.
Gujarat — Rajkot (41.3), Amreli (41.5), Bhuj (41.8) and Surendra Nagar (41.3); Maharashtra — Amaravati (41.8), Washim (42.5), Wardha (42.8), Nagpur (42.1), Brahmapuri (41.8) and Gondia (41.5), Malegaon (41.0), Solapur (42.8); Rajasthan — Ganganagar (41.3), Churu (43), Bikaner (42.5), Jaisalmer (41.8), Barmer (42.7), Jodhpur (41.2), Pilani (42.8) and Kota (41.6); Madhya Pradesh - Ratlam (41.8), Gwalior (41.7), Rajgarh (42.0), Khandwa (42.1), Khargone (42.4), Dhar (41.2), Khajuraho (42.4), Damoh (41.8) and Satna (41.2) degrees Celsius.