The pleasant weather brought by the May rains has given way to intense heat in many parts of India, including Delhi. The capital city recorded a high of 45 degrees Celsius on Monday. Today, Delhi is forecast to have a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 29 degrees Celsius, with strong winds and a heatwave expected. The heatwave will persist until June 12, with the possibility of rain providing relief from June 13, as predicted by the weather department.
Uttar Pradesh is currently experiencing a heatwave. The weather department anticipates dry conditions today. An orange alert has been issued for several districts. Rain is predicted to return tomorrow, with thunderstorms and rain expected in a majority of districts on June 12.
Bihar is not expected to have relief from the heat today, but a weather change is predicted for later tonight. Heavy rainfall is expected to begin tomorrow, with the monsoon expected by June 15. Light rain is possible in several districts tonight. Heavy rainfall is expected to spread across Bihar from tomorrow. Jharkhand will experience weather changes today, with strong winds and rain expected in several districts through June 14.
Rajasthan is also experiencing intense heat. The highest temperature in the state was recorded in Sri Ganganagar at 47.3 degrees Celsius. Dry weather and heatwave conditions are expected in western Rajasthan for the next week. Light rain and thunderstorms are possible in the Kota and Bharatpur divisions on June 15-16. Haryana and Punjab are also expected to experience intense heat this week.