Weather update: In the scorching heat, people who are suffering from heat stroke and hot winds are praying for relief from rain and heat. According to the forecast of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), there are chances of rain in Ladakh and Kerala.
However, normal life will be thrown out of gear due to the heat wave in many parts of the country. Humid summer is prevailing over Central and East India, while rain showers are indicating pleasant weather in some parts. Know how the weather will be in your state
The heat of the sun is such that in many areas of Telangana, Kerala, Odisha, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, the temperature is being recorded around 38-40 degree Celsius for the last several days.
Schools and colleges will remain closed in West Bengal
In view of the scorching heat in West Bengal, the government has given relief to the school-college children. All autonomous, state, central government-aided and private universities and affiliated colleges in the state will remain closed from April 17.
All autonomous, state, central government aided and private universities and affiliated colleges in the state except in Darjeeling & Kalimpong districts will remain closed for a week from April 17 due to the prevailing heatwave situation: West Bengal government pic.twitter.com/wVlOnracc0
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2023
Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts
The West Bengal government has said that except in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts, institutions will remain closed for a week due to the prevailing severe heat and heatwave conditions in the rest of the state.
There is also a possibility of thunder with rain
There has also been respite from the heat after rains were reported from many places in Northwest India. However, the temperature has reached 42 degrees in many places. There is a possibility of thunderstorm along with rain in many areas of Karnataka, Jammu-Kashmir, Punjab and Maharashtra.
Chance of rain with strong winds in many areas
There is a possibility of rain with strong wind in Konkan, Goa and Madhya Maharashtra. There are chances of rain in parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana as well. There can be respite from the heat after a shower of rain.
Advice to be careful with heatwave
There is a possibility of hailstorm with rain in Jammu and Kashmir. Hailstorm is also forecast in hilly regions like Himachal and Uttarakhand. Fifth note of musical scale. Along with Bengal and Bihar, Delhi-NCR and UP have been advised to be on alert for heat wave.
heat wave in telangana
Significantly, the weather is expected to be extremely hot in Telangana. According to the Hyderabad Meteorological Centre, the temperature is likely to rise up to 40 degree Celsius in some parts of Telangana in the coming days.
Severe heat in Odisha as well, temperature will rise further
The temperature is also rising in Odisha’s capital Bhubaneswar. The capital of the eastern state of Odisha recorded a maximum temperature of over 37.5 degrees Celsius at 11.30 am. The temperature of the city is expected to increase by 2-3 degree Celsius.
Tips to avoid heat stroke
The temperature in Baripada was recorded around 40 degrees. People are being advised to wear light clothes and carry a water bottle while stepping out during the hot weather.
Expectation of relief from heat in these districts
Some areas of Odisha’s Rayagada, Koraput, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Rayagada to Ganjam in South Odisha are likely to get respite from the heat. The IMD forecast that there could be a chance of thunderstorms.
Temperature is not normal in Kerala
According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature in Kerala may increase by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. Thrissur and Palakkad districts recorded maximum temperatures of around 40 degrees Celsius. Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kannur and Kozhikode districts recorded around 37 degrees Celsius.
Mercury went above 40 in many areas
The scorching heat in Kerala can also be gauged from the fact that the temperature is 2 to 4 degree Celsius above normal. Ernakulam is prominent among the districts with maximum temperature above 40°C.
Rising temperatures in these areas
Temperatures are also rising continuously in Kerala’s Koothattukulam, Chemperi and Irikkur in Kannur district, Kollancode in Palakkad district, Malampuzha Dam Mannarkkad, Ottapalam and Pothundi Dam and Thrissur district.