Heat wave will continue, IMD issues red alert in these states; will the temperature cross 50

New Delhi : In view of the scorching heat in the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red alert' for Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and parts of western Uttar Pradesh, in which there is a possibility of severe heat for the next five days. Is. In many districts of these states, the maximum day temperature can exceed 47 degrees Celsius.

The Meteorological Department said that on Tuesday, severe heat conditions were observed in many parts of northwest India, parts of Rajasthan as well as various areas of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Apart from this, heat was also felt in some parts of Rajasthan during the night.

On Tuesday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 47.8 degrees Celsius in Sirsa, Haryana and 47.4 degrees Celsius in Najafgarh, Delhi.

Places with highest temperature in India on Tuesday

• Sirsa (Haryana): 47.8°C

• Najafgarh (Delhi): 47.4°C

• Pilani (Rajasthan): 47.2°C

• Bathinda Airport (Punjab): 46.6°C

• Agra Taj (Uttar Pradesh): 46.6°C

•Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh): 45.6°C

• Surendranagar (Gujarat): 45.4°C

• Akola (Maharashtra): 44.0°C

• Durg (Chhattisgarh): 43.6°C

• Una (Himachal Pradesh): 42.4°C

Heat wave alert issued on 22 May

There is a possibility of heat wave in North Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat in the next 5 days. The maximum temperature is likely to increase by 2-3 degrees in many parts of Central India. No significant change is expected in maximum temperatures over northwest India and Maharashtra in the next 24 hours, followed by a rise of 2-3 degrees Celsius.

Today's weather forecast in Delhi

The sky will be clear in Delhi on Wednesday. IMD has warned that heat wave is likely in some places. Strong winds will blow at a speed of 20-30 km per hour.