Ganganagar, a town in Rajasthan, has been facing the sizzling heat of 43.7 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest place in India as of June 22. The second hottest place in India is Chandrapur in Maharashtra, experiencing a scorching temperature of 42.6 degrees Celsius. Odisha’s Sambalppur and another city in Maharashtra, Bramhapuri, are both facing heatwaves with temperatures of 42.6 and 42.2 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Raipur and Rajnandangaon in Chhattisgarh and Bilaspur in the same state are also experiencing soaring temperatures of 41.6, 41.5, and 41.4 degrees Celsius, respectively. Jharkhand’s Medininagar and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh are also enduring high temperatures of 41.4 degrees Celsius.
The rising temperatures have become a matter of concern, causing heat-related health problems for many individuals who are advised to stay hydrated and avoid long exposure in the sun. The heatwaves negatively impact daily activities like farming and working outdoors, leading to losses for industries and a decline in the quality of life.
Experts have attributed the soaring temperatures to the delay in the monsoon season, leading to a lack of rainfall and moisture in several regions.
It is crucial to maintain measures for heatstroke prevention and stay mindful of the adverse effects of the heatwaves. According to the India Meteorological Department, some relief may come in the form of scattered thunderstorms in some regions. Until then, people are advised to take precautions to keep themselves and those around them safe from the scorching heatwaves.
