A severe heatwave has struck northern India and Pakistan, sending temperatures soaring above 45C in major cities. The India Meteorological Department recorded a heat index in Delhi reaching 51.9C, prompting warnings across several states including Punjab and Rajasthan. Meanwhile, Pakistan's temperatures peaked at 49C, leading to hospitals being overwhelmed by heatstroke patients. Both countries are facing power outages, exacerbated by the ongoing extreme conditions. Although southern India anticipates heavy rainfall, the heatwave in the north is expected to persist, highlighting the need for public awareness on heat-related health risks.
"The severe heat is expected to persist till Thursday. A western disturbance is likely to affect northwest India from the night of June 13, which may bring light rain and thunderstorms in Delhi," a senior IMD scientist Naresh Kumar told the Press Trust of India news agency.
In contrast, many parts of southern India are bracing for heavy rainfall.
Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while very hot in plain areas," the Pakistan Meteorological Department warned.
In Punjab province hospitals were overwhelmed with heatstroke patients. Many Pakistani cities also faced power shortages, leaving many without any relief, even as the heatwave is expected to continue for several more days.
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