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India Heatwave News live: Delhi's maximum temperature likely to reach 42 degrees Celsius today
A heatwave is affecting large parts of north India, including the national capital. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to reach 42 and 31 degrees Celsius, respectively, on Friday in Delhi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued 'orange' warning in Delhi for the period May 25-27.
Meanwhile, voting for the Lok Sabha election 2024 is set to be held in Delhi on May 25.
As per reports on Friday, at least nine people have died of suspected heat stroke in India's western state of Rajasthan.
India's summer temperatures often peak in May, but scientists have predicted more heatwave days than usual this year, due to fewer non-monsoon thundershowers and an active but weakening El Nino weather phenomenon, reported news agency Reuters.
The city of Barmer in Rajasthan topped temperature charts this week with a record 48.8 degrees Celsius (119.84 degrees Fahrenheit) on Thursday.
The heatwave is expected to continue for the next few days, and people are advised to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Source: India Heatwave News live: Delhi's maximum temperature likely to reach 42 degrees Celsius today