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Hours After Delhi Burns At 52.3 Degrees, A Rain Cameo

Minal Upadhyay — Thu, 30 May 2024 12:51:45 +0000

This afternoon, Delhi experienced a surprising shift in weather as showers brought much-needed relief, just two hours after the city recorded the country’s highest-ever temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius. The national capital has been enduring severe heatwave conditions over the past few days, with maximum temperatures hovering around 50 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures approaching 30 degrees.

A Record-Breaking Heatwave

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecasted extreme heat for most parts of Delhi, predicting a maximum temperature of 45.8 degrees Celsius for today. However, at 2:30 pm, the weather station in Delhi’s Mungeshpur recorded an unprecedented temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius, the highest ever in any part of India.

According to IMD regional head Kuldeep Srivastava, areas such as Mungeshpur and Narela on Delhi’s outskirts are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat due to hot winds from Rajasthan. “Parts of Delhi are particularly susceptible to the early arrival of these hot winds, worsening the already severe weather. Areas like Mungeshpur, Narela, and Najafgarh are the first to experience the full force of these hot winds,” he explained.

Mahesh Palawat, Vice President of Meteorology and Climate Change at Skymet Weather, added, “In open areas with vacant land, there is increased radiation. Direct sunlight and lack of shade make these regions exceptionally hot. When wind blows from the west, it affects these areas first. As they are on the outskirts, temperatures rise rapidly.”

Rising Power Demand and Water Crisis

As Delhi sizzles under the extreme heat, air conditioners are running overtime, leading to a significant increase in power demand. Officials reported that power demand in Delhi reached an all-time high of 8,302 MW today. This is the first time in the history of the national capital that power demand has crossed the 8,300 MW mark, surpassing predictions by 100 MW.

Adding to the city’s woes, a water crisis looms. Delhi minister Atishi has accused the Haryana government of not providing Delhi with its share of Yamuna water, resulting in water shortages in some areas. In response, the AAP government has directed the Delhi Jal Board to form 200 teams to monitor and minimize water wastage. New regulations include fines of ₹ 2,000 for washing cars with hose pipes, allowing tanks to overflow, and using drinking water for commercial purposes.

Conclusion

The unexpected showers this afternoon provided some respite from the relentless heatwave that has gripped Delhi. However, the record-breaking temperatures highlight the city’s vulnerability to extreme weather conditions. With power demand soaring and a water crisis on the horizon, Delhiites are facing a challenging summer. The “All Eyes on Rafah” campaign on social media serves as a reminder of the broader impacts of climate change and the urgent need for sustainable solutions.

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Rain in Ahmedabad Video: Heavy rain in Ahmedabad during winter

FRN Post — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 08:06:30 +0000

Heavy rain in ahmedabad and all gujarat.

Still, the cold has left me in the entire country including Gujarat. People are freezing in minus 10 to 15 degree temperature. Then there is a sudden change in the atmosphere of Gujarat. On one side there is severe cold and on the other side there is cloudy weather. Not only this, in the city of Ahmedabad, monsoon-like conditions have been created in the winter.

Ahmedabadites have come out wearing sweaters and jackets and hats to avoid the cold, but it started raining heavily.

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Rain system active again in Gujarat, rain forecast for three days

FRN Post — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:30:27 +0000

Once again the rain system has become active in Gujarat. Due to which there is rainy weather in more than 150 talukas of the state. For the last three days, there is scattered rain in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Vadodara, Junagadh, and Jamnagar city and rural areas. Sometimes cloudy weather is created, sometimes the Sun God appears and the people feel unbearable heat. But as the evening falls, the whole atmosphere changes and an atmosphere like full monsoon is created. There is darkness everywhere. Lightning strikes with high winds. And the downpour begins.

This trend is continuing in the state for the last three days. A rain system is still active over the state. According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of meghmehar over the state for the next three days.

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Marriage spoiled by rain but had fun!!

FRN Post — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:47:45 +0000

From now on, the atmosphere changes as if the seasons themselves are not under their control. Sometimes it feels cold and sometimes it rains. Even though winter season is going on now, the weather changes anytime and it rains.

Now, those who have decided to get married in the marriage period, it seems that disaster has befallen them. Why do the criminals go out on the road with a band bajaa but suddenly it rains, and some such ridiculous scenes are created.

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