Experts attributed the increased humidity to moist winds from the east, and said similar conditions are likely to prevail. A second official too said humidity was higher than usual, but the weather did not breach the heatwave threshold. Sunday’s maximum of 40.9°C, to be sure, was degree above what is normal for this time of the year. According to IMD’s weekly forecast, the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 42°C on Monday while the minimum may touch 24°C. IMD’s seven-day forecast pegged the day temperature to hover in the 41-42 °C range with light rain or drizzle on Tuesday.

Source: Hindustan Times May 15, 2023 03:15 UTC