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Rajnandgaon Burns At 46°; Temp May Climb Another 1-3° Over Next 4 Days

Orange Alert For Heatwave, Warm Night Conditions In Indore & Nearby Districts

Temperature May Drop Slightly After May 21

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IMD Predicts 4-Degree Dip Following Intense Week

New Delhi experienced a sweltering Friday with the maximum temperature at Safdarjung recorded at 39.8 degrees Celsius. Despite a slight dip from the previous day, temperatures are predicted to rise further, potentially reaching 42-44 degrees Celsius by May 18. The weather department issued a yellow alert for light rain and thunderstorms by late evening.

5-Day Heatwave Alert: Avoid Afternoon Sun, Stay Hydrated

Bihar's summertime is under siege from erratic weather phenomena, as ferocious thunderstorms, sudden hail, and unprecedented rain levels wreak havoc on daily life. Meteorologists point to shifting atmospheric patterns, continuous easterly breezes, and the looming threat of climate change as catalysts for these severe storms and the extensive devastation that follows.

Andhra Pradesh is bracing for intensified rainfall as a low-pressure area is predicted to form over the Bay of Bengal around May 12. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are expected in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema. While maximum temperatures slightly dropped, humid conditions persist, causing discomfort.

A severe thunderstorm and squall ravaged Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, claiming 117 lives and injuring 79. Violent storms, collapsing structures, and lightning strikes caused widespread destruction, with Prayagraj being the worst-hit district. High wind speeds, reaching nearly cyclonic levels, uprooted trees and damaged hundreds of houses and livestock.