No heatwave in Delhi for next 5 days; IMD predicts more rain, thunderstorms in Bihar, Himachal

No heatwave in Delhi for next 5 days; IMD predicts more rain, thunderstorms in Bihar, Himachal

After reeling under scorching heat, Delhiites heaved a sigh of relief as rains, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds, lashed parts of the national capital on Friday, keeping the temperature in check at 36.9 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said similar conditions are expected to prevail in Delhi over the next two to three days and no heatwave is predicted until May 30.

According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, Delhi is likely to witness a partly cloudy sky with very light rain and thunderstorms in one or two places. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover at 36 degrees Celsius and 21 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Under the influence of a western disturbance active over the western Himalayan region, intermittent rains are predicted over northwest India, including the national capital and its surrounding areas, over the next two to three days, according to the IMD.

A heatwave scorched parts of Delhi on Monday and Tuesday, with many weather stations recording maximum temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius.

RAIN LASHES BIHAR

Rainfall lashed isolated places in Bihar during the last 48 hours, which brought temporary relief to people from the sweltering heat. Patna, Sheikhpura, Nawada, Jamui, Vamiki Nagar received showers in the state.

The weather office has issued a yellow alert for the state, indicating thunder showers accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph on Friday.

Rains are expected to continue till Friday in South Bihar, and till Sunday in North-East Bihar. The maximum temperature across most parts of the state is likely to stay between 34-38 degrees till May 27.

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RAINS TRIGGER LANDSLIDES IN HIMACHAL

Several parts of Himachal Pradesh received moderate to heavy rain, accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms, triggering landslides and disrupting vehicular traffic and power supply, news agency PTI reported.

Eleven roads were closed for vehicular traffic in Sirmaur, three in Kullu, two each in Chamba and Shimla and one road was closed in Kangra. A total of 171 transformers were also disrupted.

The local meteorological centre has issued a “yellow” alert, warning of thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places from May 26 to 28, and forecast showers at many places in lower areas on Friday and rain and thunderstorms at isolated places in the lower and mid hills from May 27 to 29.

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RAIN KEEPS PUNJAB, HARYANA COOL

Rain lashed parts of Punjab and Haryana on Thursday, leading to a dip in the temperature. A dust storm also hit Chandigarh, the joint capital of the two states, and its surrounding areas on Thursday afternoon.

The maximum temperatures settled between 31 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius at most places in the two states, which was below the normal limits.

Many parts of Punjab and Haryana received rain overnight and also during the day.

Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura on Friday.

“Light/moderate isolated light rainfall with thunderstorm/lightning/gusty winds very likely over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha & Chhattisgarh on 26-28 May, 2023 and then on 30 and 31 May,” the IMD said.

(With PTI inputs)