Heat wave conditions in Delhi: Delhiites battling the scorching heat got some respite on Thursday as it rained with thunderstorms and strong dusty winds. For the past few days, several areas of Delhi and northern parts of India experienced intense heat wave as the mercury touched 46 degree Celsius in some areas.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), similar weather conditions are expected for the next two to three days and no heatwave has been predicted till May 30. According to the Regional Meteorological Center, there is a possibility of partly cloudy sky with light rain in Delhi. And thunderclap at one or two places. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be 36 degree Celsius and 21 degree Celsius respectively.
According to the IMD, under the influence of an active western disturbance over the western Himalayan region, intermittent rain has been predicted over northwest India, including the national capital and its adjoining areas, over the next two to three days.
Delhi records maximum temperature above 45 degree Celsius
Heat wave conditions prevailed in many parts of Delhi on Monday and Tuesday, with many weather stations recording maximum temperature above 45 degrees Celsius. The heat wave pushed up the power demand in Delhi to 6,916 MW on Tuesday, the highest so far this season. He said the city recorded a peak power demand of 7,695 MW last summer and could reach 8,100 MW this year.
The heatwave threshold is met when the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40 °C in plains, 37 °C in coastal areas and 30 °C in hilly regions and the departure from normal is at least 4.5 °C. Is. degree.
A heatwave is declared when the maximum temperature of a place reaches 40 °C in plains, 37 °C in coastal areas and 30 °C in hilly areas, with a difference of at least 4.5 degrees from the mean temperature.