Dehradun continues to reel under an intense heatwave as the mercury crossed 43 degrees Celsius for the third time this season, marking an unprecedented rise in temperatures. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 43.1 degrees Celsius on Monday, which is nine degrees above the normal.
The region has been experiencing scorching heat since May, with meteorologists attributing the severe conditions to the lack of pre-monsoon rains and the effects of climate change. This year, Uttarakhand has seen several instances of record-breaking temperatures, with the previous all-time high of 43.9 degrees Celsius recorded on June 4, 1902.
The intense heat is not limited to daytime; heatwave has been affecting residents both day and night. The Meteorological Center has issued an orange alert for heatwave in parts of Pauri, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital, and Dehradun. Additionally, a yellow alert has been issued for other districts, with gusty winds forecasted to blow at speeds of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour in high-altitude areas.
Current temperature readings across various regions are as follows:
Dehradun: Maximum 43.1°C, Minimum 28.0°C
Pantnagar: Maximum 41.6°C, Minimum 26.4°C
Mukteshwar: Maximum 32.0°C, Minimum 18.5°C
New Tehri: Maximum 31.4°C, Minimum 22.2°C
As the state waits for the arrival of monsoon, the public is advised to stay hydrated and avoid exposure to the intense heat whenever possible.
