Delhi In Heat wave
Large parts of northern and central India were in the grip of extreme heatwave conditions on Tuesday with the mercury crossing 50 degrees Celsius in many places. Delhi’s Mungeshpur on Wednesday recorded 52.3 degrees Celsius, highest-ever maximum temperature recorded in India, breaking the previous record of 51 degrees recorded in Phalodi in Rajasthan about eight years ago. In 2016, during the month of May, Phalodi in Rajasthan, recorded a temperature of 51 degrees Celsius, the highest-ever record.
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Highest-ever temperature recorded in the world
The official record for the highest temperature is now 56.7°C (134°F), recorded on 10 July 1913 at Greenland Ranch, Death Valley, California, USA, according to Guinness World Records. It is to be noted that in 2012, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) invalidated the record for the highest recorded temperature, 58°C, about 100 years ago in El Azizia, Libya. The WMO’s investigation in 2012 revealed that the El Azizia record could be o ..
Death Valley’s extreme heat is partly due to its elevation, approximately 190 feet below sea level, which causes the air to warm as it descends. Additionally, the desert valley receives less than three inches of rain annually, contributing to its scorching temperatures.
India heatwave
IMD has attributed the heatwave conditions in northwest and central India to the lack of western disturbances in the latter half of May. Western disturbances are extra-tropical weather systems .
IMD warns of severe heatwave across six states today; predicts heavy rainfall in 8 other states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for six states as severe heatwave conditions are expected to grip the region on May 28. These states include Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
As per IMD’s weather bulletin dated May 27, severe heat wave conditions are expected over Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh until May 27 and to gradually abate thereafter. Additionally, a heatwave is expected in Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh until May 30 and in Madhya Pradesh and Jammu until May 29.
d: Above-normal rains seen, says IMD; monsoon over Kerala in five days
Meanwhile, cyclonic storm “Remal” made landfall over coastal Bangladesh and adjoining coastal West Bengal on May 26.
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Here’s what IMD’s warning for heavy rains in the affected region states:
- “West Bengal: Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places likely over eastern districts of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal on May 27 and 28.”
- “Northeastern States: Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places is likely over Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur & Tripura on May 27 and 28. ”
- IMD’s press release suggests that extremely heavy rainfall is expected on May 28 in West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh.
- The weather agency suggests the prevalence of squally wind reaching 40-50 kmph speed over Assam and Meghalaya till noon of May 28.
IMD predicted that monsoon onset is expected in Kerala till June 1. Moreover, weather conditions are likely to turn favourable for the progress of Southwest monsoon over Lakshadweep, Kerala and north-eastern states during the same period.
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HOW TO BEAT HEATWAVE NATURALLY AT HOME
Cool showers or baths
Keep the body cool and hydrated by taking cool showers or baths during a heatwave. You can also use cold packs and wraps, towels, sponging, and foot baths to keep cool. Wear light, loose-fitting clothes of natural materials. If you go outside, wear a wide-brimmed hat or cap and sunglasses
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