The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heatwaves on June 19 and June 20, warning of scorching temperatures in parts of the country. The IMD predicts maximum temperatures to hover around 43 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures around 34 degrees Celsius during the day. This marks a significant departure from normal temperatures, with the maximum temperature being 4 notches above normal and the minimum 6.5 notches above.
While the heatwave warning has been withdrawn for June 21 and 22, the IMD forecasts a partly cloudy sky with strong surface winds (speed 25-35 kmph) occasionally gusty during the day. The weather department also anticipates a partly cloudy sky on June 19 accompanied by dust storms, thunderstorms, lightning, and very light rain. Gusty winds with speeds of 40/50 km per hour are expected to prevail throughout the day.
The IMD has further issued an extended weather forecast with a yellow alert from June 23 to June 24. The alert predicts a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of dust storms or thunderstorms, including lightning and very light rain, accompanied by gusty winds (40-50 kmph).
The weather bulletin dated June 18 highlighted potential impacts of the weather conditions, including minor traffic disruption on roads, increased chance of vehicle accidents, disruption of electricity, and partial damage to vulnerable structures due to strong winds.
In light of the anticipated weather conditions, the IMD suggested taking necessary precautions during the day. The department also predicted warm to severe warm night conditions in the Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi belt.
