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Orange Alert For Heatwave, Warm Night Conditions In Indore & Nearby Districts

Temperature May Drop Slightly After May 21

IMD Predicts 4-Degree Dip Following Intense Week

Andhra Pradesh is bracing for intensified rainfall as a low-pressure area is predicted to form over the Bay of Bengal around May 12. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are expected in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema. While maximum temperatures slightly dropped, humid conditions persist, causing discomfort.

New Delhi experienced a sweltering Friday with the maximum temperature at Safdarjung recorded at 39.8 degrees Celsius. Despite a slight dip from the previous day, temperatures are predicted to rise further, potentially reaching 42-44 degrees Celsius by May 18. The weather department issued a yellow alert for light rain and thunderstorms by late evening.

Jharkhand is experiencing a cooler May than in previous years, with regular rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms since late April. This shift follows a period of heatwave conditions in April, where temperatures in Ranchi and other districts reached up to 40 degrees Celsius. Weather experts attribute the current cool spell to a trough and moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal.

A severe thunderstorm and squall ravaged Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, claiming 117 lives and injuring 79. Violent storms, collapsing structures, and lightning strikes caused widespread destruction, with Prayagraj being the worst-hit district. High wind speeds, reaching nearly cyclonic levels, uprooted trees and damaged hundreds of houses and livestock.

Heat Conditions To Aggravate Further From Monday

Patna faced a deluge of rain and hail, creating significant waterlogging, especially near Gandhi Maidan. Wind gusts reaching 60 km/h resulted in some damage to structures. In response, officials deployed super sucker machines to tackle the drainage issues. The IMD warns of ongoing thunderstorms and rainfall across Bihar, continuing until May 11, due to prevailing weather patterns.

Delhi experienced early thunderstorm activity with light rain, lightning, and gusty winds up to 50 kmph. While temperatures hovered around 37-39°C, they are predicted to rise by 3-5°C over the next week. Clear skies are expected from May 15, with maximums potentially reaching 40-42°C by May 17-18.