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At present, it is extremely hot in many parts of the country. Thursday was the hottest day of this season in Delhi. The maximum temperature of Delhi was recorded at 42.5 degrees on Thursday. It was 2 degrees more than normal. The maximum temperature was recorded at 47 degrees in Sirsa, Haryana. The maximum temperature reached 44 degrees in many parts of the country on Friday and is likely to reach 45 degrees on Saturday. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi. Health concern has been declared for children, elderly, people suffering from chronic illness. Workers exposed for prolonged periods may suffer from heat-related illness. The scorching heat has disrupted people's lives.
Rainfall forecast in south and north-eastern states
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of heavy rain in some areas of Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and Karaikal from 17 to 21 May. There may be heavy rain in Kerala also on 20th May. Due to the cyclonic storm, there will be rain on the southern coast of Tamil Nadu. Along with rain, wind can blow at a speed of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. Apart from this, heavy rain is also expected in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sagarkantha region of Karnataka and Kerala. The south-west monsoon is moving towards the Andaman Sea. It is likely to reach Kerala soon.