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This is an archive article published on June 19, 2024
Heatwave to continue, rain likely in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh: IMD
Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a maximum of 43.1 degrees Celsius, according to the MeT Department here.
A man drinks water to quench his thirst on a hot summer day, in Amritsar. (PTI Photo)
As scorching heat persists in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a brief respite by light to moderate rain.
According to the latest weather predictions, isolated places in Haryana and Chandigarh are likely to experience light to moderate rain on Tuesday, extending to a few places from June 19 to 20. In Punjab, similar weather conditions are expected with rain at a few places from June 18 to 20.
The IMD further predicts rains accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds (speeds reaching up to 30-40 kmph) across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh from June 18 to 20.
However, despite intermittent showers, maximum temperatures will remain exceptionally high over southern and western parts of Punjab and Haryana, hovering around 45-46°Celsius. Northern regions, including Chandigarh, are experiencing maximum temperatures of 43-45°Celsius.
The IMD forecasts minimal change in maximum temperatures over the next 24 hours, with a slight decrease by 2 to 3°Celsius expected in the following three days.
IMD officials said continuing the trend, temperatures are likely to reach 44-46°Celsius over southern and western Haryana and Punjab in the next 24 hours, while northern parts, including Chandigarh, may see temperatures ranging from 43-45°Celsius. These conditions are indicative of ongoing heat wave to severe heat wave conditions prevailing over Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh until June 19, with warm night conditions anticipated in isolated places during the next 48 hours.
Relief from the intense heat wave is anticipated from June 20th 2024 onward, coinciding with the expected cessation of warm night conditions.
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Faridabad recorded a maximum temperature of 45.2 degrees Celsius, while Gurugram recorded a high of 44.1 degrees Celsius. Mahendragarh recorded a high of 43.5 degrees Celsius, while Hisar sweltered at 44.4 degrees Celsius.
Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a maximum of 43.1 degrees Celsius, according to the MeT Department here.
Meanwhile, Rohtak sizzled at 44.9 degrees Celsius, while Ambala and Karnal registered respective maximums of 43.4 degrees and 42.6 degrees Celsius. Samrala in Punjab was also in the grip of severe heat at 45.8 degrees Celsius, while Pathankot recorded a high of 45.4 degrees Celsius.
Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Gurdaspur and Ferozepur also sweltered under severe heat, recording respective maximum temperatures of 45.4, 42.9, 43.8, 43 and 44.8 degrees Celsius.
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