Rajasthan's Phalodi temperature hits 51 degrees Celsius as north India reels under heatwave

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."