Indians often take a break to enjoy holidays in scenic hilly destinations during the scorching summer season. From Himachal Pradesh to Kashmir, alluring hill stations welcome an impressive number of tourists in summer. However, it looks like people need to change their travel plans and look out for other destinations to get respite from the heat. Several places in North India, including cooler places, are grappling with severe heatwave conditions, and here are weather updates.
India’s Famous Hill Stations Are Reporting Rise In Temperatures
It was only about a week back when the Meteorological Centre Srinagar issued a heatwave warning for Jammu. Temperature is surging in Jammu and Kashmir. Presently, the heat is rising in North India’s hilly regions such as Munsiyari, Lansdowne, and more. According to a report by Jagran English, the temperature exceeded 31°C in Munsiyari in Uttarakhand.
This was the first time when the picturesque destination offering views of the Panchachuli peaks witnessed the temperature reaching too high. Not just Munsiyari but several offbeat places located between 10,000 to 15,000 feet are also facing similar issues of recording an uptick in mercury this summer season. Mostly cooler destinations with snow-capped surroundings such as Adi Kailash and Panchachuli are waking up to warmer temperatures.
More places in Uttarakhand are getting affected by the severe weather conditions. The mercury already went above 32°C in Lansdowne. Today, the maximum temperature here has been reported at 33°C. Dhanolti reported the temperature surging beyond 31°C recently. Reports of heat rising unprecedentedly are alarming and a striking example of the life-threatening effects of global warming and climate change.
Weather Updates About More Places In North India
The present weather conditions in this hilly state are completely unexpected. We could have never imagined heat waves hitting the serene destinations in Himachal Pradesh. Unfortunately, this is the reality. The weather department has already issued a yellow alert for heatwaves on Sunday and Monday. Also, there is an orange alert in some districts for the next couple of days. The last few days were quite warm and uncomfortable.
Extreme heat, harsh heatwaves, and a rise in mercury continue to hit districts in Punjab and Haryana. Recent reports stated that it is likely to rain in some parts of Haryana on June 19. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert in Delhi. It also stated that people are likely to fall sick or get affected by heat stroke because of the extreme heat. They must avoid being outside during the daytime and stay hydrated to stay safe.
Stay hydrated and avoid stepping outside during the daytime unnecessarily.
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