Heatwave Alert: IMD Predicts Severe Conditions Across UP, Bihar, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir on June 18

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast indicating that many areas of Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Bihar are expected to experience severe heatwave conditions. Similarly, parts of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Punjab are also likely to face intense heatwaves. Additionally, isolated pockets in Jammu Division, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh (MP), and Jharkhand are anticipated to experience heatwave conditions on June 18, 2024.

Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions very likely in many parts of UP & Bihar; few parts of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana- Chandigarh-Delhi & Punjab whereas heatwave conditions very likely in isolated pockets of Jammu Division, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, MP & Jharkhand on 18 June, 2024 pic.twitter.com/iETtj6Ou6a

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 17, 2024

On Sunday, Delhi recorded a scorching maximum temperature of 44.9 degrees Celsius, which is six degrees higher than the seasonal average. Simultaneously, the minimum temperature was noted at 33.2 degrees Celsius, marking a significant 5.7 degrees above the normal for this time of year. The Meteorological Department has also forecasted a continuation of heat wave conditions and warm nights for Monday.

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