New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Temperatures soared to a searing 51 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan’s Phalodi on Sunday as a heatwave swept through large parts of India.
Speaking to ANI, Senior IMD scientist Naresh Kumar said, “The maximum temperature was in West Rajasthan’s Phalodi, 51 degrees. The next 3-4 days will be the same in Rajasthan and we have issued a Red Alert. After that, there will be a gradual decrease in temperature. In Haryana too, we have issued a Red Alert… For Punjab, it is an orange alert for 2 days and then a red alert is issued.”
According to IMD scientist Naresh Kumar, there are no signs of relief from the heat in Delhi for the next 4-5 days.
“Delhi NCR will face heatwave to severe heatwave today. At some stations, temperatures may reach 47 degrees… The temperature will remain the same for the next three days. After that, there may be some relief… There is no rain forecast for the next 4-5 days. After that, there may be rain in the Himalayas due to western disturbance and there may be a cloudy atmosphere in Northern India…,” Kumar told ANI.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Rajasthan and Haryana and an orange alert for the next two days for Punjab.
The scorching heat continues in most parts of Rajasthan and the average humidity level in most parts of the state has been recorded between 15 and 30 per cent, the IMD said.
Meanwhile, severe heatwave conditions are predicted for most of Rajasthan and areas of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, West Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
In a post on X, IMD said, “Heatwave to severe heat wave is very likely over many parts of Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh on 27th May 2024 and heat wave is very likely over isolated places over East Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada and Gujarat.” (ANI)
J-K: Amid sizzling heat, water tubs placed for stray animals in Kathua
Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 26 (ANI): A social organisation has placed nearly 70 water tubs at different locations from Kalibari to Hatli Morh to provide drinking water to stray animals during the extremely hot weather.
The maximum temperature in Jammu is 42 Degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department.
Narinder pal Singh, the president of the organisation told ANI, “Our organisation is working for the animals. As you know, the mercury has reached as far as 44 Degrees Celsiuis. The soaring temperatures has affected the normal life of a common man. These speechless animals have also been disturbed. If the daily requirement of a man is about 20 litres per day. It is 50 litres for an animal”.
“The tubs would be installed at different points.We will also install earthen pots for the smallest birds to provide them respite from the heat,” he added.
Most of members of society are government as well as private employees and giving their time as well as money.
Aman sharma, a resident from Kathua told ANI, “Today, we are making arrangements for water for stray animals (pointing towards a water tub). A dog lover, or a cow lover, everyone takes care of animals at their respective homes. As far as the stray animals are concerned, we should come forward”.
“Now-a days we see the death of stray dogs in the cities due to hunger or lack of food. I appeal to all the people residing in the cities that we should come forward for serving the stray animals“.
A relentless heatwave engulfed large parts of North India with temperatures touching 50 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan. The 50 degrees Celsius was recorded in Phalodi in the last 24 hours. (ANI)
