New Delhi: A yellow alert has been issued in the national capital following a severe heat wave. The meteorological department has warned that the temperature in Delhi could rise to 46 degrees Celsius. States like Odisha, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and northeastern states will experience heat wave for the next five days.
Sixteen of the 36 climatic zones in the country recorded high temperatures.
The average temperature in Delhi is above 40 degrees Celsius. Delhi will witness light rains tomorrow. The Department of Meteorology estimates that this could provide temporary relief from the heat.
In Odisha, the temperature crossed 43 degrees Celsius. It was 42 degrees in 14 districts and 43 degrees Celsius in nine districts. The maximum temperature was recorded at 44.5 degrees Celsius.
A heat wave is when the maximum temperature rises above 40 degrees Celsius and the minimum is 4–5 degrees Celsius. When it is more than six degrees above normal, it is considered a severe heat wave. From March 11 to April 24, 15 states in the country were exposed to the heat wave.
