Heat wave warning in many parts of India: Where red, orange and yellow warnings are in force. india news
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to persist over large parts of central and northwest India during the next 4-5 days and over eastern and adjoining peninsular India during the next 3-4 days, although maximum temperatures are likely to decline gradually from May 29 over most areas except parts of Rajasthan.In its press release issued at 1450 hrs IST on May 25, the IMD placed several areas under red, orange and yellow heat alerts, indicating varying degrees of heat-related risk.
Source: IMD
red alert area
The IMD said there is a possibility of severe heat wave in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and some areas of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, West Rajasthan, East Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha during this period.Under the red alert, the department warned of a very high probability of heat illness and heat stroke in all age groups, calling for extreme caution, especially for vulnerable populations.
Orange alert areas
Areas under orange alert include Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Telangana and parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, where heat wave is expected.The IMD said the orange alert indicates high temperatures, increasing the likelihood of heat-related illness, especially for people exposed to heat for prolonged periods or engaged in heavy outdoor work. It advised people to avoid heat exposure, stay hydrated and take preventive measures.
yellow alert area
Yellow alerts have been issued for other areas where temperatures are expected to remain above normal, causing moderate health concerns, especially for infants, the elderly and people with chronic diseases. The IMD advised the public to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary heat exposure and follow basic heat-safety precautions.
current temperature conditions
On May 24, the maximum temperature was recorded between 43°C and 47°C over northwest India, central India, adjoining Uttar Pradesh and parts of east and north Peninsular India, while most other areas except Northeast India, western Himalayan region and parts of west south Peninsular India remained between 40°C and 43°C.Brahmapuri in Vidarbha recorded the highest temperature of 47.2 degrees Celsius. Night temperatures were recorded well above normal in many areas, leading to warm nights in isolated areas of Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.
Forecast and relief outlook
The IMD said no significant change in maximum temperatures is likely over many parts of northwest and central India till May 28, followed by a gradual decline of 6-8 degrees Celsius over northwest India and 2-4 degrees Celsius over central and eastern India between May 29 and May 31.However, heat wave conditions are expected to persist in some parts of Rajasthan, while temperatures will drop elsewhere.
Rain and severe weather warnings
The IMD has also predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over Northeast India during the next six to seven days, with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over Assam and Meghalaya on May 25.Heavy rain is also likely over Kerala and Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during the next few days, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 40-60 kmph, with gusty winds reaching 70-80 kmph in some areas.Hail activity has been predicted at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and North Interior Karnataka.The IMD said conditions are favorable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into remaining parts of southwest and southeast Arabian Sea, Comorin area, Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea during the next two to three days.
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Counseling
The department has advised people to avoid prolonged exposure to heat, wear light cotton clothes, stay hydrated and follow local advisories. It also issued agro-meteorological advisories, warning of potential stress on crops and livestock due to heat, heavy rainfall and strong winds.Fishermen have been advised not to venture into specified areas of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal during the forecast period due to adverse sea conditions.The IMD said it would continue to monitor the situation and update warnings as necessary.