Weather Update: Delhi Records 47.4 Degrees, IMD Issues Heatwave Alerts

Weather Updates: Delhi Records 47.4 Degrees Celsius, IMD Issues Heatwave Alerts for Several States, Kerala Expected to Receive Heavy Rainfall

Heatwave Updates: IMD Issues Severe Heatwave Alert for Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Chandigarh for the Next Five Days

Amidst soaring temperatures in North India, the national capital experienced its highest maximum temperature of 47.4 degrees Celsius on Monday, surpassing the rest of the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave red alert for Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Chandigarh, forecasting that severe heatwave conditions will persist over the next five days.

On May 23, heatwave conditions are anticipated in certain areas of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, Saurashtra, and Kutch.

In the southern part of India, three districts in Kerala – Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Idukki – are under an extremely heavy rainfall warning, with the IMD issuing a “red alert” for Tuesday and Wednesday. Amid continuous rainfall in several parts of the state, the state government on Monday stated that emergency operations in all districts are active due to the possibility of landslides and epidemics.

Additionally, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are very likely to experience isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.5-204.5 mm) on Tuesday, the weather agency said, issuing an “orange alert.”

A heatwave in certain parts of Delhi on Monday led to the national capital's peak power demand reaching its highest ever for May, as reported by officials from the power distribution company, cited by news agency ANI.

The Himachal Pradesh State Education Department has decided to adjust school timings for classes 1 to 12 in response to a heatwave warning issued for several districts. Due to the extremely hot weather conditions, a circular has been issued to change school hours to 7.30 am to 1.00 pm. Local authorities are empowered to make decisions based on their specific circumstances.

All staff and teachers have been placed on alert, with instructions to provide two breaks and ensure adequate water arrangements for students. According to the meteorological center in Shimla, the heatwave is expected to persist in isolated pockets within the districts of Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Solan, Sirmaur, Kangra, and Shimla for the next four to five days.

An Uttar Pradesh man died due to a heatwave in Rajasthan's Kota, as reported by news agency PTI, citing police sources. The body of 44-year-old Mahendra Kushwah, a resident of Hathras in Uttar Pradesh, was found near a hotel in Kota's Dadwada on Sunday evening. Police indicated that Kushwah appeared to have succumbed to the heatwave on Sunday.

The intense heat persisted in Rajasthan, with the Jaipur Meteorological Centre noting that Pilani, located in Jhunjhunu district, recorded the highest temperature in the state, reaching a maximum of 46.6 degrees Celsius.

Jammu and Kashmir: Season's Hottest Day Recorded in Jammu Jammu experienced its hottest day of the season on Monday, with the maximum temperature reaching 42.2 degrees Celsius, according to an official report. In response to the "extremely hot weather conditions," authorities adjusted school timings to provide relief for students.

According to PTI, a spokesperson from the meteorological office noted that the maximum temperature in Jammu and Kashmir's winter capital was 3.9 degrees above the seasonal average.

The Directorate of School Education in Jammu ordered a change in school timings for the division's summer zones due to the extreme heat. Starting Monday, all government and private (recognized) schools up to the higher secondary level will now operate from 8 am to noon.

Noida: Summer Vacation Declared for Classes 9-12 in All Schools On Monday, the Gautam Buddh Nagar district administration announced summer vacations for students in classes 9 to 12 at all schools in Noida and Greater Noida due to severe heatwave conditions.

Summer holidays for students in classes up to 8 had already been declared in the district. The IMD reported that Gautam Buddh Nagar reached a maximum temperature of 45.6 degrees Celsius on Monday and predicted that the heatwave would continue for the next four days.