Delhi Under Orange Alert as Heatwave Grips Northwest India for Three Days

The Hindustan Times reports that Delhi is bracing for intense heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the capital. Severe heatwave conditions are predicted to grip northwest and central India for the next three days, underscoring the severity of the ongoing weather phenomenon.

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heat wave conditions are likely over northwest and central india during the next 3 days, and that weather conditions would slightly improve thereafter.

The IMD's advisory is clear: residents must take precautions. This includes drinking ample water, avoiding exposure to direct sunlight between 12 pm and 4 pm, and utilizing protective gear such as hats and umbrellas. The department also sternly warns against leaving children or pets unattended in parked vehicles, a critical safety measure during such extreme temperatures.

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drink plenty of water, avoid direct sunlight from 12 pm to 4 pm, use hats or umbrellas as covering, and not to leave kids or pets in parked vehicles.

Delhi is expected to experience maximum temperatures ranging from 43-45°C, with minimums between 25-27°C. This heatwave is not confined to the capital; several other regions in North, Central, and Eastern India are also facing similar or even higher temperatures, with Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh already recording 42.5°C. The dry northwesterly winds and strong solar heating are identified as the primary drivers of these early-season heatwaves, posing a significant challenge to public health and daily life across the affected areas.

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heat wave to severe heat wave conditions prevailed over isolated places over Himachal Pradesh; heat wave conditions at a few places over Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh.