heatwave

Delhi was hit by a heatwave on May 13, with temperatures reaching 46 degrees Celsius (°C). The India Meteorological Department issued an "orange" alert, indicating the possibility of a severe heatwave on May 14. The maximum temperature in Delhi might reach 45°C to 47°C. Meteorologists predict some reprieve over the weekend, with a new western disturbance likely to drop the temperature to approximately 41°C starting May 16. 

Schools in Odisha have reopened with revised timings, as per the state government instructions, thanks to concerns over ongoing heatwaves in the region. The Odisha education department announced on 1st May, "Keeping the current scenario of heatwave into consideration, the teaching hours for all schools have been rescheduled." The school hours in the state will now be from 6:00 AM till 9:00 AM.

Gujarat is likely to witness record-breaking heat waves, due to which, IMD issued yellow alert over the state. Earlier on March 16, Gujarat recorded a temperature of 40° Celsius, the highest in 20 years. Meanwhile, on March 15, Ahmedabad and Surendranagar recorded a maximum temperature of 41.5° and 41.7° Celsius, respectively. "There may be an increase in summer temperatures in Gujarat for the next few days," said Manorama Mohanty.