Weather Updates: Heat wave in North India, severe heat from Delhi to Rajasthan; Orange alert in 13 districts of UP:

News Topical, Digital Desk : North India is currently in the grip of a severe heat wave. Due to dust storms in many places, air pollution is causing a double whammy. The temperature in Banda, Uttar Pradesh reached 46.2 degrees Celsius, which is the highest in the country. The day temperature was above 41 degrees Celsius in 13 districts of the state.

In view of the possibility of heat wave intensifying further in the next 48 hours, the Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert. Light rain is expected in some parts of North India from May 19.

risk of heatstroke

After a scorching heat throughout the day in the capital, there was a storm with a speed of 60 km per hour and rain in the evening. The maximum temperature of this day was 42.3 degrees Celsius, which is the highest this season. Along with the temperature, hot winds and humidity levels have also increased, which has reached about 60 percent. This has increased the risk of heatstroke.

Scorching heat in Rajasthan

A temperature of 45.9 degrees Celsius was recorded in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan. The temperature was 45.6 degrees in Churu and 45.2 degrees in Bikaner. The heat and scorching sun continue in Punjab as well. The maximum temperature in Bathinda reached 45.5 degrees Celsius. Intense heat is also expected in Jammu and Kashmir for the next two days.

Light showers are falling in mountainous regions

The mood of the weather has changed in Uttarakhand. There are light showers in the mountainous regions, while humidity has increased in the plains. A yellow alert has been issued for lightning and thunderstorms in some areas.

The mood of the weather has changed

Mahesh Palawat, Vice President of Skymet Weather, says that unusual weather activities are not allowing the temperature to rise in May this time. Western disturbances are coming one after the other, which is creating conditions for storms and rain. Instead of heatwaves in many places, the temperature remains around or below normal.

Cyclonic circulation is formed in the upper layer of air one and a half km above the sea level, which is moving towards northwest Uttar Pradesh. The situation of air pollution is also worrying.

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, many areas of Delhi recorded an air quality index above 300, which puts them in the "very poor" category. The situation is also grim in nearby areas like Ghaziabad and Noida, where the AQI level has reached the "severe" category.

43 flights delayed, 14 cancelled

Meanwhile, 42 flights were delayed and 14 cancelled due to bad weather at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Passengers faced inconvenience, especially those travelling to Srinagar, Leh and other hill stations.

use mask to avoid pollution

The airport management has requested passengers to check the flight status in advance. Doctors suggest that the elderly, children and people suffering from heart disease should be extremely cautious during this time. Stay indoors during peak hours. Drink plenty of water, stay in shady or cool places and use masks to avoid pollution.