Barely after a day of respite from heat temperature in various parts of Haryana and Punjab has shot up.
Frequent and long power cuts have brought heat-wave like condition to Haryana. Temperature recorded at various places indicated one to seven degrees above the normal.
Karnal and Ambala registered sharp rise in temperature recorded at 37.8 degrees and 36.1 degrees celsius, respectively. This is two degrees above the normal.
Hisar which was sizzling two days ago also recorded higher temperature, negating temporary relief felt in the region due to duststorm and rain. Temperature there touched 42.4 degrees celsius on April 16, six degrees above the normal.
Southern Haryana and areas adjoining Rajasthan have been facing problems due to rising temperature and shortage of power.
Haryana already has announced schedule of heavy power cuts in the state. Industry has been told it will receive power from 5 am to 7 am and 7 pm to 11 pm during peak load hours.
It has been decided to supply power to agricultural and rural feeders in two groups.
(Source-Tribune India, 20-04-07)
