By Admin 
- Advice to avoid strong sunlight and hot nights.
The heat wave is going to increase in the coming days in many parts of the country including Delhi-NCR. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), heat waves are going to continue in Delhi-NCR during the next 7 days and nights are going to be hot during the next 2 days. Meanwhile, Nautapa will start from 25th May, which will continue till 2nd June. According to weather experts, there is every possibility of severe heat wave in many states including Delhi-NCR during this period and new temperature records can be created.
The sky remained clear in Delhi-NCR on Thursday (May 21), but heatwave troubled people in many areas. During this period, the minimum temperature was 31.9 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature was recorded at 43.6 degrees Celsius. In some areas the temperature reached 45-46.2 degrees Celsius.
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What was the temperature in the last 24 hours?
During the last 24 hours, heat wave troubled people a lot at some places in Delhi-NCR and at some places the nights were also very hot. During the last 24 hours, a slight drop of about 1 degree Celsius was recorded in the maximum temperature in Delhi and an increase of 2-4 degrees Celsius in the minimum temperature. During the last 24 hours, the minimum temperature in Delhi was in the range of 27-32 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature was between 44-45 degrees Celsius, but the hottest area was the Ridge, where the temperature was recorded at 45.3 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature in Gurugram and Ghaziabad was recorded between 41-42 degrees Celsius. During the day, south-westerly winds blew in Delhi, whose speed was 15-20 km per hour, which reached up to 48 km per hour with gusts.
What will be the temperature today?
According to the Meteorological Department, today Friday (May 22) the minimum temperature is likely to be between 30-32 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature is likely to be between 44-46 degrees Celsius. IMD estimates that there will be strong sunshine and clear sky from this morning itself, but heat wave conditions will persist in some areas. There will be strong winds on the land surface, whose speed can go up to 15-25 km per hour and sometimes with gusts the speed can reach up to 35 km per hour. There is no possibility of any major change in the maximum and minimum temperatures during the next 7 days.
Take precautions to avoid heat
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning to people in view of the rising temperatures and heat wave. During this week, heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely to prevail over the plains of north-western and central India and adjoining eastern India. In such a situation, be alert and take necessary precautions to protect yourself from extreme heat. The department has advised to drink plenty of water to protect from heat and do not allow dehydration in the body. Wear light-coloured, loose-fitting cotton clothes. Avoid leaving the house during the hottest time of the afternoon (12 noon to 4 pm). Use umbrella/hat/sunglasses while going out. Take special care of children, elderly and pets. Never leave children or pets alone inside parked vehicles.
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