Do you know that the national capital recorded 41.7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday? A yellow alert has been issued for Delhi. Tap to know why it is experiencing heat waves.
As per the Indian Meteorological Department, a heatwave is a period of unusually high temperature, typically more than 40 degrees Celsius.
The national capital experiences severe heat waves in summer. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for a heatwave. Various factors contribute to heat waves.
The most prominent reason for the heat wave is the dry and warm winds from Rajasthan and South Haryana. These winds are also present during the nighttime.
The capital city is under the influence of partly cloudy skies ,which do not let the temperature go down during the night. As a result, both day and night are warm.
As per the Centre of Science and Environment (CSE), the building and concrete infrastructure tend to absorb more heat, causing a rise in overall temperature.
The population is continuously growing, and the amount of green area is significantly decreasing. The urban expansion retains more heat than natural space.
Delhi is located far away from the seas and coastal areas. It is not affected by the cooler sea breezes. This is why the temperature continues to rise.
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