Severe heat wave likely to persist in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh for next 4-5 days, maximum temp between 43-46° Celsius
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, May 17, 2024: As per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), severe heat wave is most likely to continue over Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh during next 4-5 days.
As per IMD, High Maximum temperatures are prevailing over parts of southern Punjab and Haryana with maximum temperatures between 43-46° Celsius. Whereas maximum temperatures over Northern regions including Chandigarh are between 41-43° Celsius.
IMD added that maximum temperatures are very likely to increase by about 1-2°C during next 2 days and no large change thereafter.
"Maximum Temperatures over parts of southern Haryana and Punjab are very likely to be around 45-46°C during next 4-5 days. Similarly, temperatures over the northern parts of Haryana and Punjab including Chandigarh are expected to range from 42-44°C. This will lead to Heat Wave Conditions over Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh. During 17th to 21st May 2024. Severe Heat Wave Conditions also likely at isolated places over southern parts of Haryana and Punjab during same period where maximum temperature could reach 46-47°Cat isolated pockets," IMD added.