Lucknow – While the northeastern and southern parts of India are experiencing rainfall, North India, including Uttar Pradesh, is struggling under intense heat. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Tuesday, June 10, states like Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh witnessed scorching temperatures and heatwaves.
Despite hopes for pre-monsoon showers in North India, rainfall remained limited to just a few districts. Instead, the region is now facing severe heat in the month of Jyeshtha, with people expressing urgent need for relief through rain.
The intense heatwave is causing widespread discomfort across North India, with no immediate respite expected. From the national capital Delhi to Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, soaring temperatures have disrupted daily life. While North India swelters, the Northeast continues to receive rains, and even parts of South India have started experiencing rainfall.
Temperatures in North India are hovering around 45 degrees Celsius. People are avoiding stepping out, streets are less crowded than usual, and most shopping happens in the evenings when the heat subsides slightly.
On Monday, Delhi’s mercury crossed the 40-degree Celsius mark, causing distress among residents. Several parts of the capital recorded even higher temperatures, with Safdarjung Observatory registering 43.3°C, Palam at 44.3°C, Lodhi Road at 43.3°C, Ridge at 44.9°C, and Ayanagar hitting 45.3°C. The IMD has warned that a heatwave-like condition is possible in Delhi on Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures remaining close to 45°C. The Delhi-NCR region is expected to experience temperatures above 45°C on both Tuesday and Wednesday.
Punjab and Haryana are also facing alarming heat levels. In Haryana’s Sirsa, the temperature soared to 46.4°C, raising serious concerns about the ongoing heatwave. Chandigarh recorded its highest-ever temperature of 43.8°C. Rohtak registered 45.6°C and Hisar 44°C. In Punjab, Ludhiana’s temperature reached 46.1°C on Monday, causing fear among locals. Pathankot recorded 43.8°C, Firozepur 44°C, and Patiala saw maximum temperatures reach 42.9°C.
Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar city experienced temperatures soaring up to 47.3°C, and regional meteorological offices have indicated that this intense heat will continue for the foreseeable future.
With the pre-monsoon rains yet to arrive widely in North India, residents are bracing themselves for continued heat and are eagerly awaiting relief from the scorching sun.
