Tribune News ServiceNew Delhi, May 9
Heat wave conditions have abated in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan.
Rainfall: Rain or thundershowers have occurred at isolated places in Jammu and Kashmir and east Uttar Pradesh. Weather was mainly dry in the rest of the region. Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh) recorded 1 cm of rainfall.
Temperature: past 24 hours change: Maximum temperatures rose in Hayana, fell appreciably in Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, fell in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab and changed little elsewhere.
Departures: They were appreciably above normal in Jammu and Kashmir, above normal in Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttranchal, appreciably below normal in east Uttar Pradesh, below normal in Punjab and normal in the rest of the region. The highest temperature in the region was 45.5°C recorded at Phaloidi (Rajasthan).
Forecast valid until the morning of 11th May: Rain or thundershowers are likely at isolated places in Jammu and Kashmir and east Uttar Pradesh. Duststorms/thunderstorms are likely at isolated places in Haryana, Punjab and west Uttar Pradesh. Weather will be mainly dry in the rest of the region.
Forecast for Delhi and neighbourhood valid until the morning of 11th May: Dust haze. Gusty winds during day time. Possibility of thunderstorm towards evening. Maximum temperature will be around 43°C.
Farmers weather bulletin for Delhi: Forecast valid until the morning of 11th May: Thunderstorm with light rain is likely at a few places.
Outlook for the subsequent two days: No large change.