Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:40am on 21 May 2024,Tuesday Weather & Environment
A severe heatwave has gripped North India, with Delhi recording the highest temperature in the country at 47.4°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Chandigarh, predicting heatwave conditions to persist for five days. Meanwhile, Kerala is bracing for extremely heavy rainfall, with a red alert issued for three districts. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are also expected to receive heavy rainfall, with an orange alert issued. The weather extremes have prompted emergency operations in several states, with a focus on preventing landslides and epidemics.
