The entire nation is currently under the grip of scorching heat. The northern parts of India are seeing an extreme impact of the heat. The heat has also taken hold of eastern and central India. People are avoiding going outside, leading to thinner crowds in markets during the day. Here’s a look at the weather forecast across India today.
In Delhi, the sun is blazing intensely. On Tuesday, Ayanagar recorded a high of 45.5 degrees Celsius. The weather department says Delhi, which is already suffering, won’t get relief for two more days. Today, the weather department has issued an orange alert for strong surface winds and a heatwave. Strong surface winds and a heatwave will continue tomorrow. There’s a possibility of thunderstorms and rain on June 13-14, with more rain expected on the 15th and 16th.
**Heatwave in 17 Uttar Pradesh Districts**
There is news of potential relief from the intense heat in Uttar Pradesh. Light clouds are expected in 14 districts today. However, a heatwave will persist in 17 districts. A yellow alert has been issued for a heatwave in Lalitpur, Jhansi, Jalaun, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Etawah, Kanpur, Banda, Chitrakoot, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Agra, Hathras, Aligarh, and Mathura. Meanwhile, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Sonbhadra, Chandauli, Basti, Deoria, Kushinagar, and Maharajganj will experience a mix of sun and cloud cover. Rain is possible in both eastern and western divisions of the state tomorrow, with more rain expected on June 13.
**Rain Expected in North Bihar and Jharkhand**
All of Bihar is experiencing severe heat. The weather department has issued an orange alert for rain in North Bihar. Rain with thunderstorms is expected in all 19 districts of North Bihar today. A yellow alert has been issued for South Bihar, which may see humid conditions. The weather department has issued a rain warning for the entire state of Jharkhand today.
**Severe Heat in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana**
Many parts of Rajasthan are experiencing severe heat and heatwave conditions. On Tuesday, temperatures in several cities exceeded 45 degrees Celsius. The weather department does not expect any relief from the severe heat and heatwave in Rajasthan in the coming days. Haryana and Punjab are also experiencing intense heat. There is no immediate respite from the heat expected in these states.
**Mountain Weather Update**
Rain, along with strong winds, is possible in some districts of Uttarakhand today. The weather department has issued a yellow alert for certain districts. In Himachal Pradesh, the heat has become very intense. The weather is expected to change starting June 13. Thunderstorms and rain are possible in different parts of the state from June 13 to 16.