IMD issues heatwave warning in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab till May 18

The temperature in Rajasthan, Gujarat, U.P., Haryana, Punjab, M.P., have crossed over 42 degrees celsius

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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwaves in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Gujarat on May 16.

In a tweet on May 16, the IMD said the heat wave conditions were likely over northwest India and Bihar during the next five days and to commence over East and central India from 18th May, 2024.

The temperature in Rajasthan, Gujarat, U.P., Haryana, Punjab, M.P., have crossed over 42 degrees celsius.

Observed Maximum Temperature Dated 15.05.2024#maximumtemperature#weatherupdate@moesgoi@DDNewslive@ndmaindia@airnewsalertspic.twitter.com/M9D0iQdqqU

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 16, 2024

According to the latest forecast, heatwave conditions have been predicted in western Rajasthan from May 15 to May 18, while western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and southern Haryana will experience it from today till May 18.

राजस्थान एंव हरियाणा-चंडीगढ़-दिल्ली में 18 मई को उष्ण लहर की संभावना है।पंजाब के उत्तर प्रदेश,पूर्वी राजस्थान,मध्य प्रदेश,गांगेय पश्चिम बंगाल,बिहार, झारखंड और ओडिशा उष्ण लहर की संभावना है।#heatwave#heatwavealert#weatherupdate@moesgoi@DDNewslive@ndmaindia@airnewsalertspic.twitter.com/2nIep8UE7v

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 15, 2024

The IMD has said that the heatwave will continue in Maharashtra’s Thane till May 16, while Mumbai will be hot and humid.

Published - May 16, 2024 01:15 pm IST