3 Reasons Why The Ongoing Heat Wave In India Is Worrying

Heat Wave: The last 6 weeks in New Delhi have averaged more than 4 degrees Celsius above normal.

Several parts of India are reeling under an intense heat wave and the weather department has predicted that the extreme conditions will continue for at least 5 days. The temperature crossed the 46-degree Celsius today at a few places in Rajasthan, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Delhi. The significance of the current Indian/Pakistani heatwave is less about smashing records (though various records have fallen) and more about very long duration.The last ~6 weeks have been repeatedly challenging the top of the historical range and baking this part of the world. pic.twitter.com/Md4SPi3udc

Furnace-Like TemperaturesDelhi recorded its second hottest April in 72 years, with the capital's average monthly maximum temperature at 40.2 degrees Celsius. The last 6 weeks in New Delhi have averaged more than 4 degrees Celsius above normal.

Rajasthan broiled under severe heat on Friday with Dholpur being the hottest at 46.5 degrees Celsius. Jodhpur and Bikaner districts are predicted to record maximum temperatures between 45 and 47 degrees Celsius on May 1.

Long Heat WaveA climate change expert says the duration of the severe heat wave is more worrying than the high temperatures.