According to the Meteorological Department, the heat wave will continue in North West India till Wednesday. However, a slight decrease in temperature will definitely be recorded. Monsoon may reach UP after 15 June.
Rainfall Alert: The scorching heat continues to wreak havoc across the country. More than 200 people have died across the country due to heat stroke. This figure may be even higher. According to a report, more than 25 thousand cases of heat stroke have been reported from March to the end of May. The month of May was very painful in terms of temperature. The mercury crossed 50 degrees in many places including the capital Delhi and Rajasthan.
Talking about eastern India, many states got wet due to the effect of Ramal cyclone. Heavy rains occurred in many places in Assam and West Bengal. Heavy rains till Arunachal Pradesh disrupted life. 14 people died in Assam due to Ramal cyclone. On the other hand, 15 people lost their lives in Sri Lanka due to heavy monsoon rains. At least 33 polling personnel died due to heatstroke during the last phase of voting on Friday.
How long will the havoc of heatwave continue
According to the Meteorological Department, the effect of heatwave will continue till Wednesday. After this, some relief can definitely be obtained. Amidst this heat, people are waiting for monsoon. Monsoon has already arrived in Kerala and the Northeast. According to the Meteorological Department, there may be heavy rains in sub-Himalayan West Bengal from 3 to 6 June. On June 3, the effect of heatwave will continue in Delhi, Haryana, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
Has ‘Nautapa’ ended?
It was being told on social media that Nautapa will continue till June 2. According to the claim, Nautapa is over. However, people will get relief only from rain. The Meteorological Department says that there is a possibility of moderate to severe storm in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Rayalaseema, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Lakshadweep and Andaman Islands. Apart from this, pre-monsoon rains can also start. There is also a possibility of rain in West Jharkhand, South West Bengal, North Rajasthan, Vidarbha, Marathwada and Mizoram.
When will the clouds rain in UP-Bihar?
According to the officials of the Meteorological Department, monsoon can knock in Uttar Pradesh between June 15 and 22. Apart from this, the movement of clouds will continue even before that. Light rain may occur at many places on Tuesday as well. Monsoon is also expected to enter Bihar on June 15.