The pleasant weather brought by May’s rainfall has given way to scorching heat in Delhi and other parts of India. The capital city recorded a high of 45 degrees Celsius on Monday, with intense heat conditions. The National Capital Region (NCR) residents endured a hot day due to clear skies and strong sunshine. The heatwave is anticipated to continue, with the maximum temperature reaching 44 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 29 degrees Celsius. Dusty winds and heatwaves are likely. Relief is expected from June 13th, when the weather department predicts rainfall.
Uttar Pradesh is currently experiencing heatwave conditions. The weather department has issued an orange alert for heatwaves in several districts. Rain is expected to return starting tomorrow, with a forecast of rain and thunderstorms in 60% of the districts on June 12th.
Bihar is not expected to find relief from the heat today, but a weather change is expected late tonight. Heavy rainfall is expected starting tomorrow with the onset of the monsoon, anticipated around June 15th. Light rain is possible in some areas tonight, with heavy rainfall expected across Bihar from tomorrow. Jharkhand is also set for a weather change today, with potential strong winds and rain in several districts from today until June 14th.
Rajasthan is facing high temperatures, with Sri Ganganagar recording a maximum of 47.3 degrees Celsius. The weather department predicts dry conditions and a heatwave across western Rajasthan for the coming week. Light rain accompanied by thunder is expected in the Kota and Bharatpur divisions on June 15-16. Haryana and Punjab are also forecast to experience intense heat this week.