Highest Temperature in Dehradun, heat record in Haridwar
The situation in Uttarakhand is terrible due to heat. From plains to hilly areas, life is affected by the heat. This year the heat has broken all the old records. The temperature in the plains has crossed 40 degrees which is six to nine degrees Celsius more than normal. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heat waves and severe heat.
]Uttarakhand is facing the brunt of severe heat. From plains to mountains, life is affected due to the heat. The mercury has broken all records in the plains. People are suffering due to the heat. For the last 10 days, the temperature in the plains has been recorded above 40 degrees Celsius, which is six to nine degrees Celsius more than normal.
At the same time, the humid heat is making people miserable even at night. The temperature in Haridwar reached its highest level. Whereas, in Doon too, this June is the hottest in 122 years.
Instead of getting relief from the scorching heat in the state, the mercury is continuously rising. The sun is scorching and fire is pouring from the sky. The maximum temperature in Dehradun was recorded at 43.1 degrees Celsius on Monday. Earlier, only in 1902, the temperature in June had crossed 43 degrees Celsius.
At the same time, it is being claimed that the maximum temperature in Haridwar was recorded at 44.5 degrees Celsius, which is an all-time record. At present, there is little chance of getting relief from the heat in the plains. However, the mood of the weather has started changing in the mountainous regions. On Monday, there were showers in the high-altitude areas of Kumaon.
According to the Director of Meteorological Center, Bikram Singh, light rain may occur in the higher reaches of Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh today. There is a possibility of gusty winds and lightning along with thunder in the surrounding lower areas. A warning has been issued regarding heat wave in the plains.
Temperature of major cities in Uttarakhand
city max temperature above normal
Haridwar, 44.5, 08
Roorkee, 44.0, 07
Dehradun, 43.1, 09
Udhamsingh Nagar, 41.6, 06
Nainital, 35.9, 07
Mukteshwar, 32.0, 09
Tehri, 31.4, 04
Mussoorie, 30.7, 07
Extreme heat during the day, no relief even at night
It is very difficult to live in the plains of Uttarakhand due to the scorching heat during the day. There is no relief even at night. While the maximum temperature in Doon is nine degrees Celsius higher than normal, the minimum temperature is also five degrees Celsius higher. Whereas during these days the maximum temperature of Doon is 34-35 and the minimum temperature is 22-23 degrees Celsius. In such a situation, hot winds and humid heat are felt even at night.