According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds are very likely at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
Heatwave conditions are likely to continue in 12 states of northwest, central and east India, including Punjab and Haryana. There will be no respite from the scorching heat during the next three days. It will gradually decrease thereafter.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds are very likely at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. In the last 24 hours, along with these states, Jharkhand also experienced extreme heat. The maximum temperature is likely to increase by two to three degrees Celsius over the next few days.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting to review the situation and preparedness to deal with the monsoon. According to the PMO, the Prime Minister directed that fire audits and electrical safety audits of hospitals and other public places be carried out regularly. In the meeting, the Prime Minister was informed that the monsoon is expected to be normal and above normal in most parts of the country this year.
Light to moderate rain occurred at a few places in Rajasthan. Several areas in the state received moderate to heavy rainfall till morning. Heavy rainfall is also likely in the districts of Bargarh, Sundergarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh and Jharsuguda. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 45 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 45-50 degrees Celsius.
A red alert has been issued for Ernakulam in Kerala. North India is in the grip of a severe cold wave while Kerala is in the grip of a severe cold wave. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Ernakulam district. There is a possibility of 11-20 cm of rain.
Over 6 lakh people affected by floods in Assam. The flood situation in Assam continues to be grim. The lives of more than six lakh people in 10 districts have been disrupted. Several areas in the state are inundated due to heavy rain and flood. The Kopili, Barak and Kushiyara rivers are flowing above the danger mark, officials said on Sunday. People of Hailakandi, Hojai, Morigaon, Karimganj, Nagaon, Cachar, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong West and Dima Hasao are affected.
Increased demand for electricity. Power consumption in the country rose by about 15 per cent to 156.31 billion units (BU) in May compared to the same period a year ago. The main reason for this is the intense heat in different parts of the country. The use of appliances such as air conditioners and coolers has increased to avoid heat. The electricity consumption in May, 2023 was 136.50 billion units.
According to government data, the maximum supply of electricity in a single day in May this year also rose to an all-time high of 250.07 GW. It was 221.42 GW in the same month a year ago. The power ministry had last month projected a peak demand of 235 GWh during the day and 225 GWh in the evening for May and 240 GWh during the day and 235 GWh in the evening for June.
Experts said that the data of the first day of June clearly indicates that the demand for electricity will remain strong throughout the month. The peak power demand was recorded at 224.10 GWh in June 2023.