Code Red: Severe heatwave to scorch Southwest Haryana till weekend

Gurgaon: IMD issued a red alert for a severe heatwave from June 11 to June 14, and forecast severe conditions across south and southwest Haryana.
On Wednesday, southern and western parts of the state recorded maximum temperatures between 45 degrees Celsius and 47°C.
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Sirsa reported a peak of 46.6°C, Rohtak was at 46.2°C and Hisar's maximum temperature was 45.7°C. IMD declares a heatwave in plain areas when the maximum temperature is either 45 degrees Celsius or above, or when it's above 40 degrees Celsius with a departure above 4.5°C above normal.
In north Haryana, including Chandigarh, temperatures hovered between 44°C and 45°C. South and southwest districts of Haryana are likely to experience severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures remaining in the 46°C to 48°C range.
North and east regions will experience temperatures between 44°C and 46°C.
The city's maximum temperature was recorded at 42.4°C on Wednesday, a 0.4°C dip from the previous day. The minimum temperature was 27.2°C, 1.8°C notches down from Tuesday.
"ACs are running non-stop. We are worried about power outages if this continues," said Amit Khurana, a retired teacher and resident of Sector 89. "We have started rescheduling our outdoor work to late evenings.
The afternoons are just too harsh to step out," said Ravi Mehta, a delivery executive. "The heat is relentless. We're just trying to keep our kids indoors and hydrated," said Priya Malhotra, a resident of DLF Phase 3.
The department has issued health advisories to help residents cope with the extreme heat. "Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, especially during peak hours. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose cotton clothes.
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Protect your head with a cloth, hat or umbrella when outdoors," the advisory said.
For farmers, IMD recommends evening or early morning irrigation to reduce heat stress on crops. As the region braces for continued heatwave conditions, residents are urged to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions to protect their health and well-being.
The met department forecasts heatwave conditions to persist for the next three days, with relief anticipated from Sunday due to potential increased moisture levels in the region, which could bring thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, parts of Delhi sweltered on Wednesday under conditions that felt like 50.8 degrees Celsius at 2.30pm and 51.9 degrees Celsius at 5.30pm. Some neighbourhoods endured a heatwave for the third day. The weather department has extended the heatwave warning for two more days, till June 13.

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