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In its latest weather bulletin for the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a heatwave in parts of Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Telangana, with the maximum temperature likely to increase by at least 3 to 4 degrees.
IMD scientist Sushma Nair has attributed the cause of the temperature rise to an anti-cyclonic circulation over Thane, Raigad, and parts of Mumbai, as reported by the PTI news agency. This has led to the issuance of a heatwave alert for Thane, Raigad districts, and parts of Mumbai from April 27 to 29.
This is the second heatwave alert issued for Mumbai and neighboring regions this month. On April 15 and 16, Mumbai and its neighboring areas experienced severe hot weather, with temperatures in parts of Navi Mumbai reaching 41 degrees Celsius.
According to the IMD bulletin, heatwave to severe heatwave conditions will continue in parts of West Bengal and Odisha for five days. Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, recorded 43.8 degrees Celsius as the maximum temperature on Monday, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius until April 28.
Meanwhile, parts of Tamil Nadu will witness a heatwave on Tuesday, while it will continue in Karnataka, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh from Tuesday to April 28.
Naresh Kumar, an IMD scientist, told the ANI news agency that the temperature could reach 44 degrees Celsius in eastern India in the next five days. He added that while Delhi's temperature is expected to remain around 38 degrees Celsius in the coming 2-3 days, certain stations in eastern India have already reached 44 degrees. The entire region is anticipated to register similar temperatures, while northwest India is expected to see a maximum of 41 degrees Celsius.
On Tuesday evening, Delhi witnessed a sudden change in weather, with heavy rain and thunderstorms lashing the city. This provided temporary relief from the intense summer heat.
In response to the intense heat, the IMD has advised people to take precautions. This includes avoiding prolonged exposure to the heat, staying hydrated by drinking sufficient water, wearing light-colored, loose-fitting cotton clothes, covering the head with a wet cloth, hat, or umbrella when outdoors during afternoon hours, and scheduling strenuous activities during cooler times of the day.
