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The India Meteorological Department predicts relief from scorching heat in Northwest India starting June 14. Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar recorded 48°C amid severe heatwave conditions affecting multiple states. Thunderstorm activity in eastern Rajasthan could bring further cooling by June 18-20. IMD forecasts a 2-4°C temperature drop across the region in coming days.

Key Points: Northwest India Heatwave Relief Expected From June 14 Says IMD

  • Severe heatwave grips Rajasthan with 48°C in Sri Ganganagar
  • IMD predicts gradual 2-4°C drop from June 14
  • Thunderstorms may cool eastern Rajasthan by June 18-20
  • Delhi, Punjab, Haryana also affected by extreme temperatures
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Respite in heatwave conditions likely over northwest India from June 14

IMD forecasts 2-4°C temperature drop in Northwest India from June 14, bringing respite from severe heatwave conditions in Rajasthan, Delhi, and Punjab.

"Eastern Rajasthan may experience thunderstorm activities from June 15-16, bringing possible relief from the heat. - Radheshyam Sharma, IMD"

New Delhi, June 12

After days of intense heat, a gradual respite in heatwave conditions is likely over Northwest India beginning June 14, according to the latest forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Severe heatwave conditions were reported at a few places in West Rajasthan, with isolated areas experiencing extreme temperatures. According to the weather department, the highest maximum temperature reported over the plains of the country was Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan) at 48.0 degrees Celsius.

Heat wave conditions also prevailed in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and isolated pockets of East Rajasthan, South Uttar Pradesh, and Northwest Madhya Pradesh.

In its forecast for the maximum temperature, the IMD said that there was no significant change likely over Northwest and Central India during the next three days and predicted a gradual fall by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius thereafter.

"No significant change in maximum temperatures likely over East India during the next 24 hours and a gradual fall by 2-3°C thereafter for subsequent three days and no significant change thereafter. No significant change in maximum temperatures likely over rest parts of the country," IMD posted on X.

On Tuesday, IMD official Radheshyam Sharma said that Western Rajasthan, particularly Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Bikaner, was experiencing a severe heat wave with temperatures above 47 degrees Celsius. The heat wave is expected to continue for three to four days.

"Strong south-west winds, carrying dust, will prevail in the region for two to three days. Eastern Rajasthan may experience thunderstorm activities from June 15-16, bringing possible relief from the heat. A drop in temperature is expected in eastern Rajasthan around June 18-20 due to thunderstorm activities", Sharma added.

According to the weather department, the temperatures recorded on Wednesday across different districts of Rajasthan were 48.0 degrees Celsius in Sri Ganganagar, 45.1 degrees Celsius in Bikaner, 44.2 degrees Celsius in Barmer, 45.8 degrees Celsius in Churu, 45.8 degrees Celsius in Phalodi, 44.4 degrees Celsius in Jaipur, and 45.1 degrees Celsius in Kota.

On June 10, Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh issued orange alerts. Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli, and Dholpur issued yellow warnings.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Finally some relief coming! The past week in Delhi has been unbearable. ACs running non-stop, electricity bills through the roof. Hope IMD's prediction holds true 🤞
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Priya M.
48°C in Ganganagar is insane! My cousin lives there and says they've been sleeping on the terrace at night. Government should declare heat emergency in these areas and provide cooling centers.
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Amit S.
While relief is welcome, we need long-term solutions. Urban heat islands are making cities worse. More green cover, better urban planning required. This isn't just about weather - it's about climate change.
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Neha T.
Farmers in Rajasthan must be suffering the most. Imagine working in those temperatures! 😓 Hope the predicted thunderstorms bring some actual rain and not just dust storms.
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Vikram J.
IMD's forecasts have been quite accurate this season. Good to see them giving specific dates for temperature drops rather than vague predictions. More cities should implement heat action plans like Ahmedabad's.
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Sunita R.
My grandmother's traditional methods are proving right again - she said the loo would break by mid-June. Old wisdom + modern forecasting = best combination! Stay hydrated everyone.

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