Rajasthan records 48.2°C: Heavy rain, storms likely in 10 states including Delhi and UP today; IMD issues warning
मुख्य बातें
- •Bikaner in Rajasthan recorded a maximum temperature of 48.2°C today.
- •Heavy rain and storms expected today in 10 states, including Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
- •IMD has issued a 'yellow' alert for these regions.
- •Severe weather conditions likely to continue until June 20 and 21.
North India, along with Karnataka, is set to witness severe weather conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds is expected today, June 19, across 10 states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. This weather anomaly could disrupt transport systems and daily activities.
On June 18 afternoon, Bikaner in Rajasthan recorded a maximum temperature of 48.2°C, the highest this year. Consequently, severe heatwave conditions persist across the state. IMD has forecasted temperatures to remain above 45°C in several parts of Rajasthan. Additionally, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and western Uttar Pradesh are likely to experience maximum temperatures exceeding 40°C.
Heavy rainfall and storms are expected today, June 19, across multiple states in North and Central India. The IMD has issued a 'yellow' alert for these regions, warning that winds could gust between 50-60 km/h, accompanied by thunder and lightning. This may lead to temporary disruptions in rail and air services. There is also a risk of power outages and fallen trees, posing hazards to locals.
