After experiencing pleasant weather in May due to rainfall, Delhi and surrounding areas are now facing a heatwave in June. On Monday, the temperature in Delhi reached 45 degrees Celsius, causing significant discomfort. Clear skies and strong sunshine contributed to the hot conditions in the NCR region. The intense heat is expected to persist, with maximum and minimum temperatures of 44 and 29 degrees Celsius respectively. Dust-carrying winds and heatwave conditions are expected. Relief is anticipated from June 13, with the forecast of rain.
In Uttar Pradesh, people are suffering due to the heat. The weather department has issued an orange alert for heatwaves in several districts. Rain is expected to return from tomorrow, with a forecast for rain and thunderstorms in 60% of the districts on June 12.
Bihar is not expected to get respite from the heat today. However, the weather is likely to change late tonight. Heavy rainfall is expected from tomorrow with the arrival of the monsoon, expected around June 15. Light rain is possible in some areas tonight, and heavy rainfall is expected across Bihar from tomorrow. Jharkhand will experience a change in weather today, with potential for strong winds and rain in several districts from today to June 14.
Rajasthan is experiencing high temperatures, with Sri Ganganagar recording 47.3 degrees Celsius. The weather department forecasts dry weather and heatwave conditions in western Rajasthan for the coming week. Light rain with thunder is expected in the Kota and Bharatpur divisions on June 15-16. Haryana and Punjab are also expected to experience high temperatures this week.