The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday that heatwave conditions have abated from the plains in northwest India, adding that no heatwave conditions are likely in the region over the next five days. “Subdued Rainfall activity is very likely to continue over Northwest, Central and Western parts of peninsular India for next 5-6 days,” it said. Meanwhile, rains accompanied by gusty winds hit some parts of the national capital and NCR on Saturday, bringing respite to those who have been reeling under searing temperatures for the past four days. The maximum temperature was recorded at 38.6 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season’s normal while the relative humidity recorded at 5.30 pm was 43 per cent.
“As predicted, heat wave conditions have abated from the plains of northwest India with the occurrence of only isolated heat waves over Haryana and Delhi yesterday ( on Friday). Yesterday, fairly widespread rainfall has occurred over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and adjoining parts of west Uttar Pradesh due to a western disturbance bringing respite from the prevailing heatwave conditions,” the IMD tweeted, referring to heavy rains that lashed Delhi and its adjoining areas on Friday. The IMD had earlier issued a heatwave alert for July 1 and 2.
IMD further said that prevailing meteorological conditions, large scale atmospheric features and the forecast wind pattern by dynamical models suggest that no favourable conditions are likely to develop for further advance of southwest monsoon into remaining parts of Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi and Punjab during next 5 days.
It has predicted moderate to severe thunderstorm accompanied by frequent cloud to ground lightning very likely over Bihar, Jharkhand, north Chhattisgarh and Gangetic West Bengal during next 24 hours. This may cause injuries leading to casualties to people and animals staying outdoors.