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Heatwave Grips Northern and Central India As Temperature Soars Beyond 50°C

The temperature in northern and central Indian has exceeded 50°C, currently posing severe challenges due to extreme heatwave conditions.

Over 37 cities across the nation have registered temperatures surpassing 45°C this week.

On Tuesday, the temperature soared to a historic high of 49.9°C in Narela and Mungeshpur areas of the capital, Delhi.

The Indian meteorological department has issued a severe heatwave warning for certain parts of the city.

 A Delhi consumer court suspended hearings on Tuesday, as the presiding judge deemed it too hot to proceed without air conditioning.

Churu, located in the western state of Rajasthan, and Sirsa, situated in the northern Haryana state, were among the hottest areas in India, experiencing temperatures exceeding 50°C.

On Tuesday, three deaths were caused by heat stroke in Jaipur, a city in Rajasthan

Typically, Indian summers, lasting from March to September, are characterised by hot and humid weather. However, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the country is likely to face longer and more intense heatwaves this year.

 According to the IMD, Rajasthan and Gujarat experienced nine to twelve days of heat wave this month, with temperatures ranging between 45-50°C.

The Chief of IMD, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, stated this week that maximum temperatures in June are expected to remain above normal, with northwestern India likely to experience heatwave conditions for four to six days, compared to the usual three days.

 Additionally, the IMD has forecasted an above-average monsoon season for India this year, with the monsoon expected to reach the coast of Kerala in the southern part of the country by May 31.

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