Heatwave Spell Across Northwest India Ends, Delhi To Witness Winds: IMD

Mumbai: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the major spell of a heatwave across northwest India has come to an end.

“Due to the increased presence of clouds over Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana, the temperature will decrease by 2-3°C…Delhi will have wind and cloud conditions,” an IMD official said.

Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Genmani said, “The major phase of a heatwave is over. Heatwave conditions will prevail over Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir from tomorrow. The impact of the heatwave was most seen in Delhi on April 9, 10, and 11. It was the highest in the first 15 days in the last 72 years. In Delhi, the heatwave remained for nearly 13 days.”

He further said, “Due to the increasing presence of clouds over Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana, the temperature will decrease by 2-3 degrees Celsius and heatwave will prevail. Delhi will see windy and cloudy conditions. The predicted Western Disturbance is already visible. There has been an impact on North-West India.”

“All India temperature was the highest in 122 years due to no rainfall in last 50 days. Heatwave conditions might arise in Rajasthan around April 16. Another western disturbance is expected from 18 April,” added Jenamani.

(With ANI Inputs)

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