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The temperature in Delhi was recorded at 46 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the highest yet for this summer season. Will Delhi temperature continue to rise?
The current heatwave episode will primarily affect pockets in south Uttar Pradesh, West Rajasthan, and north Madhya Pradesh from Saturday to Tuesday, May 20-23.
On Sunday, the state capital experienced intense heat with a maximum temperature of 40.7 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day of the year so far. The Regional Meteorological Centre released official data showing that the Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam weather stations recorded maximum daytime temperatures of 40.7 and 40.6 degrees Celsius respectively, which were 3.3 and 2.2 degrees Celsius above normal., Chennai News, Times Now
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a heatwave warning for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and the surrounding Konkan coast, central Maharashtra, and Vidarbha. This is the fourth alert for the season for Mumbai and other Konkan coastal areas, while Akola has recorded a temperature of 45.6°C, ranking eighth in the world and fourth in India., Mumbai News, Times Now
Changing climatic conditions, particularly temperature and moisture variations following events such as extreme rainfall in some places and drought in others, will lead to a surge in the spread of vector-borne and infectious diseases across India, say scientists. 🍏 Climate Change Increasing Risk of New Emerging Viruses, Infectious Diseases in India, Say Experts.