Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:55am on 18 May 2024,Saturday Weather & Environment
A severe heatwave has gripped North India, with Delhi recording its hottest day of the year at 47.4°C in Najafgarh. The city's temperature soared three notches above normal, with eight stations breaching 45°C. The IMD issued an orange alert, predicting heatwave conditions in Delhi and surrounding areas for two days. Similar conditions are expected in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and other states. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected in Andhra Pradesh from May 17. Chandigarh, the common capital of Haryana and Punjab, recorded 44.5°C, six notches above normal. Rohtak and Sirsa in Haryana recorded 45.8°C, while other cities in the region experienced extreme heat.
