Weather Update: As the next western disturbance is approaching northwest India, IMD predicted no prevailing heatwave situations for the next 7 days. However, Kuldeep Srivastava, IMD Delhi knowledgeable that the mercury is anticipated to soar up to 40 levels Celsius within the coming days. He additionally defined that heatwave situations within the first half of May had been much less extreme due to the western disturbances that affected components of northwest India.Â
“Heatwave conditions in the first half of May were less severe due to Western disturbances that affected parts of northwest India. As the next western disturbance is approaching northwest India, for the next 7 days, we are not expecting heatwave conditions there. But the temperature will be higher, up to 40°C,” Kuldeep Srivastava stated.Â
Dust storm takes over Delhi-NCR
Dust-laden sturdy winds have been blowing over Delhi-NCR since early morning. The climate division has predicted gentle rains in the course of the day. Light rain or thundershowers are anticipated for two days on Tuesday, offering some respite for the nation’s capital from the oppressive heat, in accordance to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Since 6 a.m., dust-laden sturdy winds have been blowing over Delhi-NCR, lowering visibility at IGI airport within the nationwide capital to 1,100 meters.
Why dust-raising winds are prevailing
“Dust-raising winds are prevailing over Haryana, South Haryana, Delhi NCR, Western Uttar Pradesh, and North-East Rajasthan. The main reason behind this is that a western disturbance has passed away and strong winds are prevailing. Apart from that, the temperature was quite high for the last week, mostly 40°C or above,” Kuldeep Srivastava added.Â
“The atmosphere is dry, and the soil has become loose because of the hot atmosphere. That’s why winds that are blowing at 40–45 kmph are raising the dust from the surface and spreading it in the atmosphere, and mainly these are spreading up to a height of 1-2 km,” he stated.Â
