“Rajasthan Heatwave Claims Nine Lives” In New Delhi, reports indicate that nine individuals have succumbed to suspected heat stroke in Rajasthan, as temperatures continue to climb. Forecasts warn of an impending severe heat wave, heightening concerns for the region’s inhabitants.
As the country’s north reels under searing heat, concerns mount amidst a monumental general election. The capital, New Delhi, braces for voting on Saturday, with temperatures expected to hover around 45 degrees Celsius, intensifying challenges for voters and officials alike.
India’s summer temperatures often peak in May, but scientists have predicted more heatwave days than usual this year, largely caused by fewer non-monsoon thundershowers and an active but weakening El Nino weather phenomenon.
Local media reports suggest that at least nine deaths in Rajasthan may be attributed to individuals falling ill in the oppressive heat.State disaster management officials informed Reuters that they are still in the process of determining the cause of the deaths, as medical examinations have not been completed.
This development follows after Barmer, a city in Rajasthan, claimed the top spot on temperature charts this week, recording a staggering 48.8 degrees Celsius on Thursday.Weather officials have issued warnings of severe conditions across Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana, spanning from a heatwave to a severe heatwave in numerous areas.
Indian weather officials have established the heatwave threshold, defining it as a maximum temperature of 40 degrees Celsius in the country’s plains, coupled with a departure of at least 4.5 degrees Celsius from the normal maximum temperature.
In contrast, the southern state of Kerala witnessed the loss of at least seven lives due to pre-monsoon rains, which were approximately 18 per cent heavier than normal. These rains triggered floods, leading to disruptions in flight schedules in certain areas.
