Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:37pm on 10 Jun 2024,Monday Weather & Environment
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts another severe heat wave across northwest and east India, with temperatures set to rise by 2-3°C over the next five days. Affected areas include Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, and Rajasthan. This follows record-breaking heat waves in April and May, exacerbated by El Nino and climate change. Experts note significant impacts on health, agriculture, and water resources, with past heat waves leading to over 56 reported deaths and thousands of heat-related illnesses. The heat wave also strains India’s power demand and water storage levels, highlighting urgent climate resilience needs.
