Heavy pre-season rainfall, unseasonal heat, and other climate fluctuations have led to a significant reduction of cherry production, leaving farmers across key cherry-growing belts like Fagu, Theog, Kandiyali, Kumarsain, and Narkanda in Shimla district disappointed.
The Uttar Pradesh government had earlier announced the reopening date of the schools as June 16, but due to severe heat in the state, the date has been postponed.
For tourists arriving from the scorching plains of northern India, especially where temperatures have been soaring to 45-50°C, the sudden drop in temperature and light showers in Shimla proved to be a heavenly escape.
Heatwave conditions are expected to persist in parts of Himachal Pradesh over the next three days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting above-normal temperatures in several districts.
Speaking to ANI, Director of Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, Radhey Shyam Sharma said, "In the last 24 hours, the temperature has increased by 1-2°C in many parts of the state. Heat waves, severe heat waves, and warm night conditions will likely continue for the next 2-3 days, especially
The national capital continued to reel under intense heat as several parts of the city recorded a maximum temperature of over 43 degree Celsius on Thursday.
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 Celsi
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday urged citizens to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions amid the ongoing severe heatwave conditions sweeping the state.
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A severe heat wave has engulfed western Rajasthan, with temperatures soaring above 47°C in Ganganagar for two consecutive days. The heat wave is expected to persist for the next few days.