Delhi sizzles at 45.1°Celsius, IMD warns of week-long heatwave
Delhi is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching 45.1 degrees Celsius, the highest this season. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert and cautioned residents to take precautions against the heat. Increased power demand has been noted, prompting the government to implement a 'Heat Action Plan' to provide relief to those affected.
- ▪The temperature in Delhi reached 45.1 degrees Celsius, 4.7 degrees above normal for this time of year.
- ▪An orange alert has been issued by the IMD due to the ongoing heatwave.
- ▪The Delhi government has set up temporary summer shelters and mobile heat relief units to assist residents.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a seven-day heatwave for the national capital, with temperatures soaring to 45.1 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, the highest this season.Tuesday’s temperature was 4.7 degrees Celsius above normal for this time of the year. The minimum settled at 28.2 degrees Celsius, 1.7 degrees Celsius above normal. “Dry westerly winds prevailed at speeds of 15–25 kmph, gusting up to 37 kmph during the daytime over Delhi. These dry surface winds are likely to continue for the next seven days,” the IMD said in a statement, adding that an orange alert has been issued.The IMD, in an advisory, cautioned people to avoid heat exposure, wear light-coloured, loose cotton clothing, cover their heads with a cloth, hat or umbrella, and drink sufficient water…
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