As temperatures continue to soar, little relief from heat is expected in the next week.
Respite from the sweeping heatwave was expected this week but a shift in winds through the Arabian Sea has delayed the cooling down of plains.
“Another reason is that the monsoon has been stagnant over West Bengal since June 1. As long as monsoon does not cover these areas, north India will remain under a continuous heatwave,” he said.
Delhi might experience some “intermittent relief” due to duststorms and scattered showers but they can only provide relief “for a few hours or half a day”.
After Wednesday, a fresh western disturbance will approach northwest India, also affecting the national capital and bringing respite from the intense heat, according to the weather office.
