The northern states of India are currently engulfed in an intense heatwave. From Rajasthan to Punjab, every region is experiencing the fury of scorching temperatures. The meteorological department suggests there's no respite in sight for the next few days, though slight relief may come following the activation of a Western Disturbance on May 29.
Rajasthan's Pilani shatters a 25-year-old temperature record
Rajasthan is reeling under fierce heat, with widespread loo (hot winds). On May 28, Churu recorded a staggering high of 50.5°C. Simultaneously, Sriganganagar saw temperatures reach 49.4°C, Pilani and Phalodi both at 49°C, Bikaner at 48.3°C, Kota at 48.2°C, Jaisalmer at 48°C, Jaipur at 46.6°C, and Barmer at 46°C. In Pilani, the heat has broken a 25-year record with a peak temperature of 49°C registered today. The previous high was 48.6°C in 1999. The highest ever recorded in Churu was 50.8°C in 2019, with today reaching a close 50.5°C.
Source: aajtak
Punjab and Haryana swelter under intense heat
In Punjab and Haryana, the heat is so extreme that Bathinda, Punjab has reached 49.3°C. Haryana's Hisar and Sirsa have also touched 49.3°C and 50.3°C respectively.
Delhi battles relentless loo
Delhi is facing the onslaught of the loo with most areas experiencing fierce hot winds. Mungeshpur saw the highest temperature at 49.9°C today, making it one of the highest ever recorded in the city.
Although Mungeshpur and Najafgarh are relatively new stations, they have never seen temperatures hitting 49.9°C, making it a historical high for the city.
Source: aajtak
Madhya Pradesh experiences temperatures above 47°C
The heatwave in Madhya Pradesh has pushed several districts past 47°C, with Niwari today at 48.5°C, Datia at 48.4°C, Rewa at 48.2°C, Khajuraho at 48°C, and Gwalior at 47.6°C.
Uttar Pradesh scorched by intense heat
Uttar Pradesh is also affected by stifling heat, with temperatures in many districts crossing 47°C. Jhansi recorded a high of 49°C, Prayagraj at 48.2°C, Varanasi at 47.6°C, and Kanpur hitting 47.6°C today.
