Delhi, the bustling capital city of Bharat, has been experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring to alarming levels.
Just recently, on Wednesday, Delhiites witnessed history as the mercury soared to a staggering 52.3 degrees Celsius, marking the highest temperature ever recorded in Bharat. The scorching heat had gripped the city in its relentless embrace, leaving its residents desperate for relief.
However, amidst this sweltering heat, a glimmer of hope emerged as light rain brought some much-needed respite to the overheated city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecasted the possibility of light rain and winds over certain parts of the national capital.
These predictions came to fruition as light intensity rain and drizzle, accompanied by winds with speeds ranging from 20 to 30 Km/h, graced Delhi and its neighboring areas.
29/05/2024: 15:45 IST; Light intensity rain/drizzle and winds with speed of 20-30 Km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of isolated places of Delhi and NCR, Kharkhoda, Jhajjar, Sohana, Palwal, Nuh, Aurangabad, Hodal (Haryana) Jattari, Khair (U.P.) during next 2 hours. pic.twitter.com/AP2ho8X0rw
— RWFC New Delhi (@RWFC_ND) May 29, 2024
Despite this momentary relief, the IMD has cautioned that heatwave conditions are likely to persist in most parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh on May 29.
However, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon as the IMD anticipates a gradual reduction in temperature in isolated parts until June 1.
Delhi has been grappling with severe heatwave conditions for several days now, with the mercury consistently hovering around the daunting 50 degrees Celsius mark. In addition, the minimum temperature has been steadily rising, reaching 30 degrees Celsius, exacerbating the discomfort faced by residents.
The severity of the heatwave was underscored by the recording of a historic maximum temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius in northwest Delhi’s Mungeshpur area, marking a new record for the entire nation. This extraordinary temperature was recorded at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Mungeshpur village, which functions as an automatic weather station (AWS).
The AWS center has been diligently documenting the city’s escalating temperatures over the past few days, reaffirming the severity of the heatwave.
Despite earlier forecasts predicting a maximum temperature of 45.8 degrees Celsius for the day, the actual temperature soared far beyond expectations, reaching the unprecedented 52.3 degrees Celsius by 2:30 pm.
As the national capital grapples with scorching temperatures, the strain on resources has become evident, with air-conditioners working overtime and power demand skyrocketing. On Wednesday, the power demand in Delhi surged to an all-time high of 8,302 MW, a stark reminder of the unprecedented heatwave gripping the city.
Officials have noted that this marks the first instance where power demand has surpassed the 8,300-MW threshold in Delhi, further highlighting the severity of the situation. As Delhiites brace themselves against the blistering heat, the arrival of light rain offers a glimmer of hope amidst the oppressive conditions, albeit temporarily.
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