43.6 d C, hottest day of the year, & rising…

Minimum Temperature Recorded At 25.6 degrees CelsiusTimes News NetworkIndore: With mercury climbing higher almost every day, summer in Indore is beginning to feel less like a season and more like a test of endurance.Tuesday turned into the city’s hottest day of the year as the temperature shot up to 43.6 degrees Celsius, four degrees above normal. But more than the number itself, it was the lingering heat even after sunset that left residents exhausted.The impact of the heatwave was visible across Indore through the afternoon. Roads and markets wore a quieter look than usual, while people avoided stepping outdoors unless necessary. Many residents complained that even coolers and fans were struggling against the dry heat.“Usually, the car AC cools within a few minutes, but these days it feels like hot air is blowing from outside even while driving. I had to keep stopping for water because the heat was becoming unbearable by afternoon,” said city resident Richa Mehta while commuting from Vijay Nagar to Bhawarkua.From the morning itself, the day signalled trouble ahead. Strong sunlight and humidity made conditions uncomfortable early, while afternoon winds turned sharp and scorching. The intensity of the heat was evident from the morning itself, with the temperature crossing the 35 degrees Celsius mark by 8.30 am on Tuesday, leaving the city sweltering before noon had even begun.According to meteorological department, the minimum temperature settled at 25.6 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal. South-easterly winds blew at speeds reaching 19km per hour. Weather experts say there is little chance of any major dip in temperature over the next few days.“The intensity of the ongoing heatwave conditions will increase. The maximum temperature is expected to rise gradually by another 2 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next five days,” said Diya Surendran of meteorological department.A wedding procession near Vijay Nagar drew attention for the arrangements made to battle the heat. The family installed a long canopy and more than 20 jumbo coolers along the route so guests could continue dancing beside the band despite the sweltering weather.GFXIndore’s tryst with May heatHighest-ever May temp was 46 degrees Celsius, recorded on May 31, 1994The city touched 44.5 degrees Celsius on May 19, 201644.5 degrees Celsius mark was recorded again on May 23, 2024Ratlam-46.5 (Hottest in state)Dhar-44.5Ujjain-44.4Khargone-43.6Khandwa-43.1-----------///GFXCity Temp In Last 5 DaysMay 12 43.6 25.6May 11 43.2 24.7May 10 41.9 24.4May 9 42.0 25.1May 8 41.2 26.3