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India Faces Intensifying Heatwave with Temperatures Surpassing 44°C in Gujarat and Rajasthan

The IMD has issued alerts for northern and western states as severe heatwave conditions persist, while unseasonal weather disrupts parts of Mumbai and southern regions.

IMD has predicted heatwave conditions over the next 6 days across North India, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and other states.
Girls drape a scarf as the sun casts its heat at Humayun's tomb in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI)
For Saturday, the forecast for Delhi includes strong surface winds and isolated heatwave conditions in some areas. (File)
The day temperature could soar to 40°C by next week, signalling the onset of a particularly hot spell in Chandigarh. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Overview

  • Delhi is forecasted to experience heatwave conditions with temperatures rising up to 42°C on April 7 and 8, according to the IMD.
  • Gujarat and Rajasthan are recording severe heat, with temperatures exceeding 44°C due to hot winds from an anticyclone over the Arabian Sea.
  • Mumbai experienced a severe dust storm followed by unseasonal rainfall and thunderstorms, with a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in place until April 8.
  • Scattered rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in South Peninsular India, Odisha, and Northeast India through April 6, providing temporary relief in those areas.
  • The IMD predicts above-normal temperatures and an increase in heatwave days across India from April to June, raising concerns about public health and energy demand.