The heat wave hit India. On Wednesday in the capital of the country – the new Delhi – the temperature exceeded 40 degrees Celsius. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings against sintering.
On Wednesday, in dozens of Indian cities, the temperature exceeded 40 degrees Celsius. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings against heat for the western and northern regions of India, among others for the state of Rapestan and Uttar Pradesh. According to experts, the heat wave came this year earlier than usual. Experts said that this could affect agriculture in the country.
Over 40 degrees in Nowy Delhi
In Nowy Delhi, thermometers showed over 40 degrees C. – The heat is unbearable – said Jevan Mandal, a tourist who visited the capital of India on Wednesday. – We use sunscreen, we take breaks wherever we see the shadow – he added.
Residents are trying to cool at home with air conditioning. More and more people are also choosing its assembly.
– Today is the third day of the heat wave. Probably temperatures will rise significantly this month. We expect that the prices of air conditioners will also increase – said Chunni Lal, the owner of the air conditioner store.
Last month, the head of IMD Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that this year a significant part of India would experience an intense heat wave, with higher temperatures than usual. This is the result of climate change.
Source of the main photo: Reuters