Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan Among Worst-Hit; Severe Heat Predicted Till June
Etawah, April 7: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow Alert’ for Delhi over the next three days (April 7–9), warning of rising temperatures and possible heatwave-like conditions. “The rising heat has pushed Delhi’s maximum temperatures 3°C above normal, currently ranging between 38°C and 40°C, and is expected to increase them to 41–42°C in the coming days.”
“IMD Scientist Akhil Srivastava told ANI that a western disturbance will impact the Western Himalayan region between April 8 and 10 and may bring thunderstorms, strong winds, and rain, offering slight relief in some areas.”
Delhi’s Weather Outlook
The regional meteorological centre in New Delhi reported no major changes in minimum temperatures over the last 24 hours. Maximum temperatures have slightly dropped but continue to range from 35°C to 37°C, while minimums are between 17°C and 22°C. The sky remains mostly clear, and west-northwesterly winds of up to 18 kmph were recorded.
Heatwave Extends Across North India
Beyond Delhi, severe heatwave conditions have been reported in Gujarat and the Saurashtra-Kutch regions, which are expected to persist for the next 5 to 7 days. Rajasthan is also bracing for intense heat over the next 4 to 5 days, prompting alerts.
The IMD has cautioned that April to June will bring more heatwave days across multiple states, including:
- Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab
- Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha
- Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
- Northern parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh to Face Intense Summer
In Uttar Pradesh, especially the Bundelkhand region (covering Jhansi and Chitrakootdham divisions), forecasters predict persistent high temperatures and severe heatwave conditions from April to June.
“During these months, maximum temperatures will consistently exceed 40°C, affecting both human and animal health,” said Atul Kumar Singh, a weather official in Lucknow.
