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Fresh heatwave spell to hit region today

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New Delhi, May 18

While heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Karnataka and Kerala on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a fresh spell of heatwave over Northwest and central India from May 19.

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Parts of Northwest are expected to witness rise in maximum temperature by 2-3°C in the next 48 hours and fall by 2-3°C thereafter.

Central India won’t witness any significant change in maximum temperature, but may see a rise of about 2°C thereafter. Meanwhile, hot weather conditions continued unabated in Haryana and Punjab today, with maximum temperatures hovering above normal limits at most places. Gurugram in Haryana recorded a high of 44.7 °C, according to the IMD.

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In Punjab, Bathinda sizzled at 44 °C, while Amritsar recorded a high of 41.2 °C.

Rise of 2-3°C likely

  • Maximum temperature likely to rise by 2-3°C in Northwest in next 48 hours
  • At 44.7 °C, Gurugram records highest temperature in region

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