Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:40am on 31 May 2024,Friday Weather & Environment
A severe heatwave continues to scorch central, eastern, and northern India, claiming at least 54 lives. Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 45.6°C, 5.2 notches above normal. Bihar reported 32 deaths, followed by Odisha (10), Jharkhand (5), Rajasthan (5), and Uttar Pradesh (1). The India Meteorological Department predicts heatwave conditions to continue in several states, including Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, with temperatures expected to soar above 45°C. Duststorms and light rainfall are also forecasted in some areas. The heatwave has already broken records, with Delhi recording a 79-year high of 46.8°C on Wednesday.
