The pleasant weather conditions brought about by May’s rainfall are giving way to scorching heat in June. Delhi and several other regions, including Uttar Pradesh, are now enduring high temperatures. The capital city recorded a temperature of 45 degrees Celsius on Monday, causing significant discomfort.
The NCR residents faced the brunt of the heat due to clear skies and intense sunlight. The heatwave is expected to continue, with maximum and minimum temperatures of 44 and 29 degrees Celsius, respectively. Dusty winds and heatwave conditions are likely to prevail. The heatwave is forecast to last until June 12, with a possibility of relief from June 13, as the weather department anticipates rain starting that day.
**Rain’s Return to UP**
Uttar Pradesh is currently grappling with the heat. The weather department forecasts dry conditions across both eastern and western parts of the state today. An orange alert for a heatwave has been issued for several districts, including Lalitpur, Jhansi, and Agra. Rain is anticipated to return to UP starting tomorrow, with a forecast of rain and thunderstorms in 60% of the districts on June 12.
**Weather Shifts in Bihar and Jharkhand**
Bihar residents are unlikely to find respite from the heat today. However, the weather is expected to change later tonight, with heavy rainfall commencing tomorrow alongside the monsoon. The monsoon’s arrival in Bihar is projected by June 15. Light rain is possible tonight in several districts. Heavy rainfall is predicted throughout Bihar from tomorrow onwards. Jharkhand will see a weather change today, with strong winds and potential rainfall expected in multiple districts from today through June 14.
**Rajasthan and Other States: Weather Updates**
Rajasthan is experiencing a resurgence of heat. The heatwave has led to deserted roads in the afternoon. The highest temperature in the state was recorded at 47.3 degrees Celsius in Sri Ganganagar. The weather department anticipates dry weather and heatwave conditions in western Rajasthan for the next week. Light rain accompanied by thunderstorms is possible in the Kota and Bharatpur divisions on June 15-16. Haryana and Punjab are also likely to experience intense heat this week.