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At 46 degrees, Delhi gripped by heat wave, scorching week ahead (Lead)

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New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) A heat wave officially struck the national capital on Tuesday with the city seeing a maximum of 44 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season’s average, and some regions sizzling at 46 degrees while an unrelenting summer sun scorched the NCR and north, east and west India.

With Tuesday marked as the warmest day of the year in Delhi, heat wave conditions are likely to continue for at least a week, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials.

According to weather analysts, the next respite from excessive heat is likely only towards the end of May.

The minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 29.1 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season’s average.

“Wednesday is likely to see mercury around 44 to 45 degrees, however on Thursday (May 24), temperatures may slightly drop due to possibility of trace rain.. however that would happen towards evening after maximum temperatures would have been recorded,” IMD scientist Kuldeep Srivastava told IANS. The maximum across Delhi would still hover around 40 to 43 degrees.

He added that though evening time on May 24 may get slight refreshing, temperature will quickly catch up next day with another series of heat waves lasting towards the end of the month.

On Tuesday, at 46 degree Celsius, six notches above the season’s average, Palam was the warmest region across the National Capital. Meanwhile, Ayanagar sizzled at 44.7 degrees, Ridge area at 44.3 degrees and Narela at 44.1 degree Celsius respectively.

Gurugram sizzled at 44 degrees, while Faridabad recorded 44.1 degrees Celsius.

In Delhi, Monday’s maximum temperature was 41.8 degree Celsius, two notches above the season’s average, the minimum temperature was recorded at 25.5 degrees, average for the season.

“The days are expected to get warmer and dry as the week unfolds, the northwesterly winds are likely to continue. Around May 29, there are slight chances of thundershower that may bring some respite to the city,” Mahesh Palawat, director of private weather forecasting agency Skymet, told IANS.

Meanwhile, the humidity across Delhi dropped, oscillating between 16 to 22 per cent only.

“We are observing weather patterns and its too early to comment if slight rain showers are likely towards the end of the month or May 29. It may or it may not be the case,” Srivastava added.

On Tuesday, the maximum temperatures were appreciably above normal — 3.1 to 5 degrees Celsius — in most parts of Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand; at some parts of west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Assam and Meghalaya; at one or two pockets of Jammu and Kashmir, Saurashtra and Kutch and central Maharashtra, IMD said.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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