Heatwave conditions to be reduced gradually over northwest, central India from May 30
The Hindu
The IMD said that heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely in isolated parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha on May 30. It further said that hot and humid weather is very likely to prevail over isolated parts of Konkan and Goa on May 30 and 31.
The India Meteorological Department said on May 29 that the heatwave to severe heatwave conditions prevailing over northwest and central India are likely to be reduced gradually from May 30.
The IMD said that heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely in isolated parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha on Thursday. It further said that hot and humid weather is very likely to prevail over isolated parts of Konkan and Goa on May 30 and 31.
The IMD predicted warm night conditions are very likely to prevail over Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh on May 29 and 30.
Executive Director of Interventional Cardiology Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in Delhi, Dr. Atul Mathur warned of cardiovascular system issues and advised drinking water to keep the body hydrated amid IMD's heatwave warning in the National Capital.
"Our country is facing aggressive temperatures. Due to this, even a normal person can have issues with the cardiovascular system. If you have not been drinking water, you will be dehydrated. For those who have pre-existing heart issues, their BP becomes high. The main concern is dehydration. So, everyone should regularly drink water to keep themselves hydrated. Senior citizens should avoid going out during extreme heat hours," Dr. Mathur told ANI on Wednesday.
The maximum temperatures were markedly above normal at a few places over Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on May 28, as per the IMD data. The data further said that a rise in maximum temperatures by 2-3 degrees Celsius is very likely over east India during the next three days and gradually fall by 3-4 degrees Celsius thereafter. It added that no significant change in maximum temperatures is likely over the remaining parts of the country.
Bringing some respite to severe heatwave conditions, parts of Delhi-NCR earlier in the day witnessed a sudden change of weather. There were light showers in some parts of the National Capital. Visuals from Delhi's India Gate, R.K. Puram, Chhattarpur, Ashoka Road and parts of Noida showed the sky covered with clouds.
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