Heatwave sweeps across several states, IMD predicts further temp rise

As the summer sets in, many parts of the country are experiencing a significant temperature rise, with some regions recording maximum temperatures well above normal. 

High temperatures recorded in various Indian regions

According to reports from the Meteorological Department of India, the maximum temperature in several areas of Rayalaseema soared between 42 to 44 degrees Celsius yesterday, while parts of Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Maharashtra, Telangana, and Kerala witnessed temperatures ranging between 40 to 42 degrees Celsius. These temperatures remained consistently two to three degrees Celsius higher than average.

Moreover, isolated areas in East Rajasthan, Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Odisha, Marathwada, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh experienced temperatures exceeding 98 per cent.

Additionally, minimum temperatures also remained significantly higher than normal in parts of Telangana, North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Kerala, Mahe, North Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, West Rajasthan, and West Assam.

The Meteorological Department predicts a further increase in maximum temperatures by two degrees Celsius in many parts of North-West India over the next four to five days. Similarly, Eastern India is expected to experience a rise of three to five degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures over the next three to four days. However, in Maharashtra, a gradual drop in maximum temperatures by two to four degrees Celsius is anticipated over the next four to five days.

The report also highlights the ongoing seasonal effects, attributing the rise in global sea levels to the transition between La Nina and El Nino events. While La Nina typically results in cooler-than-normal ocean temperatures and lower sea levels, El Nino leads to warmer temperatures and higher sea levels due to increased rainfall.

IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued warnings of rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms in various parts of the country over the coming days. Cyclonic circulations over Northeast Assam are expected to bring lightning, rain, and snowfall to parts of Arunachal Pradesh, while Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura may experience rain and thundershowers.

In addition, light to moderate rain with lightning and stormy winds is forecasted in parts of Bihar, East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, West Madhya Pradesh, Marathwada, and Central Maharashtra. Hailstorms are also expected in some areas of Vidarbha.

The Meteorological Department urges residents to stay updated with weather advisories and take necessary precautions during these extreme weather conditions.