As the heatwave continues to grip Delhi and North India, with temperatures touching 50 degrees, the arrival of the monsoon has become a much-awaited respite. The seasonal rains are expected to bring some relief from the ongoing heatwave.
The once-vibrant streets of the national capital have become eerily quiet, with people seeking refuge indoors to escape the punishing heat. The heatwave has taken a significant toll on the region’s infrastructure, with reports of power outages and water shortages becoming increasingly common.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures ranged between 47-49°C in most parts of Rajasthan, 44-46°C in many parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, some parts of Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and isolated pockets of Madhya Maharashtra and Telangana on Sunday.
Temperatures were also elevated, ranging between 40-44°C, in parts of other states.
Delhi logged 49.9 degrees on May 29, the hottest day on records in Indian capital. With no immediate relief in sight, the Meteorological Information Management (MET) issued a “red alert” for severe conditions until May 30.
However, a glimmer of hope has emerged. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that conditions will become favorable for the onset of the monsoon over Kerala within the next five days.
The IMD has also predicted that the country will likely receive above-average monsoon rainfall in 2024, raising hopes for a respite from the intense heat in the coming months.
The gradual spread of the monsoon into Delhi and the surrounding areas, expected around June 30, is eagerly anticipated. It will not only alleviate the heatwave conditions but also revive the parched landscape and provide much-needed relief to the residents.
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