North India swelters under a brutal heatwave as scorching temperatures persist day and night. The Meteorological Department forecasts the likelihood of heatwaves in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh until June 19th, while parts of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Jammu may face this ordeal until June 18th. Additionally, a red alert for heavy rainfall stretches across Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and sub-Himalayan West Bengal until the same date. While the monsoon has initiated a wet spell in parts of the country, certain states remain in anticipation of its arrival.
Delhi's Weather Front
Delhi continues to face a torrid heatwave with an orange alert in effect till June 19th. Yet, the weather might take a turn from June 20th, with potential thunderstorms and light showers anticipated alongside persistent breezy conditions. The IMD forecasts this week's temperatures to soar between 42-45°C at their peak and hover around 32-35°C at their lowest in Delhi.
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Red Alert Issued in Uttar Pradesh
The Indian Meteorological Department has announced a red alert for intense heat and looming heatwaves in Uttar Pradesh over the next few days. Conditions are expected to degrade gradually post-June 19th. Recently, Prayagraj reported a sweltering high of 47.6°C, with Lucknow not far behind at 46°C.
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Lucknow might endure the heatwave until June 19th, afterwards, the forecast suggests weather changes including gusty winds and possible thundershowers from June 20th. According to the IMD, Lucknow's temperatures this week may range between 40-45°C at the maximum and settle around 30-32°C at the minimum.
National Weather Snapshot
According to Skymet, a weather forecasting agency, light to moderate rains and potential heavy showers might occur over the next 24 hours in Vidarbha, Marathwada, Telangana, Sikkim, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. Concurrently, light to moderate rains are plausible in south-western Madhya Pradesh, parts of Odisha, south and east Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Konkan, and Goa, and central Maharashtra.
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Furthermore, light showers might happen in Tamil Nadu, the Andaman and Nicobar islands, and parts of southeastern Rajasthan. Looming heatwaves, ranging from severe to extreme, are possible in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand, while Himachal Pradesh, Jammu division, eastern Madhya Pradesh, and northern Chhattisgarh might also experience intense heat. Nights in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh are expected to stay warmer.
Monsoon Movements Across India
Per Skymet, conditions are conducive for the south-western monsoon to progress through certain regions over the next 3-4 days. Monsoon currents are observed traversing areas of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, coastal Andhra Pradesh, the northwestern Bay of Bengal, select parts of the Ganga plains in West Bengal, the remaining sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and some sections of Bihar.
