No respite from heatwave yet, IMD issues warning for Delhi-NCR and UP

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that the temperature is expected to increase between June 8- June 11.

The increase in the temperature is expected in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and Uttar Pradesh, reported the news agecy ANI.

IMD's prediction comes at a time when the scorching heat is already making it hard for people to carry with their work outside.

IMD's Delhi Regional Head, Kuldeep Srivastava spoke to ANI and said, "Temperature is likely to increase in Uttar Pradesh. From June 8-11, in some parts of June, the temperature can go up to 45°C. Sky will be clear in Delhi, and in the next 2-3 days, 2-3°C will increase, by the 10th or 11th Delhi-NCR temperature can go up to 41°C."

The weather department, earlier in the day also protected that the heatwave will continue in Bihar between June 7-11, West Bengal and Odisha between June 7-10. Between June 7 and June 11, the heatwave is expected to continue in regions including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Rayalseema, Telangana, Jharkhand, and coastal Andhra Pradesh.

While issuing the warning, the weather department also suggested people drink sufficient water, avoid heat exposure, and avoid going out unless important. It further said that one must cover their head with a cloth, umbrella, or hat.

Meanwhile, the department said the conditions for the onset of the southwest Monsoon in Kerala are becoming favourable in the next 48 hours.