Heatwave Warning Today: See which city will face highest temperature today

24 May 2024 5:18 AM

Ground Report Desk

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heatwave to severe heatwave conditions for parts of North India until May 27. In contrast, heavy rainfall is expected in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, prompting the issuance of red and orange alerts in these states.

The northern and central regions of India continue to endure a relentless heatwave, with no immediate relief in sight. According to the IMD, most parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western Uttar Pradesh will experience heatwave conditions. Additionally, isolated pockets in Delhi are also likely to be affected by the heatwave.

The IMD has also reported extreme heat wave conditions across various parts of the country. The detailed maximum temperature readings for various stations as of May 23, 2024, are as follows:

Station	Maximum Temperature (°C)	Departure (°C)
Rajasthan
Ganganagar	46.1	3.6
Sikar	44.2
Bhilwara	46.0
Alwar	43.0
Pilani	44.5
Bikaner	46.5	4.1
Kota	47.2	4.4
Ajmer	44.8	4.4
Jaipur	44.0	2.8
Barmer	48.8	6.5
Jodhpur	47.4	6.2
Churu	47.0	4.3
Phalodi	48.6	5.0
Jaisalmer	47.5
Udaipur	44.2	3.9
Chittorgarh	45.4
Maharashtra
Brahmapuri	43.2	0.6
Malegaon	42.6	2.1
Aurangabad	43.5	4.0
Beed	43.4	2.6
Amraoti	43.2	1.9
Yeotmal	43.5	2.3
Madhya Pradesh
Damoh	44.0	1.7
Dhar	44.6	5.2
Khargone	44.6	2.2
Khandwa	45.1	3.5
Ujjain	45.0	4.1
Tikamgarh	44.0	2.2
Gwalior	42.4	0.1
Shivpuri	44.0	2.9
Guna	46.6	4.5
Bhopal	44.4	3.2
Indore	44.5	4.2
Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi
Hissar	43.8	2.2
Rohtak	42.5	2.1
Sirsa	45.4
Balasmand AWS	44.9
Bhiwani	44.3
Jafarpur	42.0	2.0
Najafgarh	42.4	1.0
Punjab
Firozpur AWS	43.4
Bhatinda (Airport)	45.4	5.0
Pathankot AWS	43.2
Uttar Pradesh
Jhansi	43.1	0.3
Orai	45.0	2.9
Gujarat
Kandla	45.5	3.7
V.V Nagar	44.1	4.8
Bhuj	42.8	4.1
Gandhinagar	46.0	3.7
Ahmedabad	46.6	4.7
Amreli	44.4	3.6
Deesa	45.4	4.8
Rajkot	43.8	3.0
Bhavnagar	42.2	2.0
Baroda	45.0	5.1
Surendranagar	45.9	3.4
Odisha
Nuapada	44.0
Chhattisgarh
Durg	42.6

On May 23, 2024, heat wave to severe heat wave conditions prevailed over many parts of West Rajasthan and isolated pockets of East Rajasthan. Heat wave conditions were also reported in some parts of Gujarat and isolated pockets of West Madhya Pradesh.

IMD advises residents of the affected regions to stay updated on weather forecasts and take necessary precautions in light of the approaching cyclonic storm and prevailing heat wave conditions.

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