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Already reeling under a deadly heatwave, a few places in Delhi are likely to see the mercury touch the 46-degree Celsius mark on Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The Safdarjung observatory - Delhi's base station - had recorded a maximum temperature of 43.5 degrees Celsius on Thursday, the highest in April in 12 years. The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 43.7 degrees Celsius on April 18, 2010. The all-time high temperature for the month is 45.6 degrees Celsius, which was recorded on April 29, 1941 .
"The temperature at the Safdarjung observatory is likely to go up by 0.5 degrees Celsius to 1 degree Celsius on Friday. It may even touch 46 degrees Celsius at some places," senior scientist RK Jenamani said. Haryana, Delhi, western Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh are likely to log peak temperatures on Friday, he added. Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana may witness light rain and thunderstorm between May 2 and May 4. The maximum temperature will be between 36 degrees and 39 degrees Celsius, Jenamani said. The IMD has issued an "orange" alert, warning people of a severe heatwave in many parts of Delhi on Friday and Saturday.
The Met department uses four-color codes for weather warnings - "green" (no action needed), "yellow" (watch and stay updated), "orange" (be prepared), and "red" (take action). Amid the rising heat and growing power demand, the Delhi government on Thursday warned of a possible setback in providing uninterrupted electricity supply for critical services in the capital, including Metro trains and hospitals. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said his government is somehow handling the power supply situation in Delhi and called for quick, concrete steps to tackle the electricity crisis facing the country.
The IMD said Delhi may also see a partly cloudy sky, light rain, and a dust storm with winds gusting up to 50 kilometers per hour on Friday and Sunday, which may provide temporary respite. The heatwave is expected to abate from Monday under the influence of a western disturbance, which is likely to affect northwest India from the night of May 1 , it said.
Question:
What was said by the senior scientist RK Jenamani in the passage?
Option 1: The government warned of a possible setback in providing uninterrupted electricity supply for critical services in the capital, including Metro trains and hospitals.
Option 2: He said that the government is somehow handling the power supply situation in Delhi and called for quick, concrete steps to tackle the electricity crisis facing the country.
Option 3: Temperature may even touch 46 degrees Celsius at some places.
Option 4: The Safdarjung observatory - Delhi's base station - had recorded a maximum temperature of 43.5 degrees Celsius on Thursday, the highest in April in 12 years.
Correct Answer:
Temperature may even touch 46 degrees Celsius at some places.
Solution : The correct answer is Temperature may even touch 46 degrees Celsius at some places.
Explanation:
- Refer to the line from the passage:
- "'The temperature at the Safdarjung observatory is likely to go up by 0.5 degrees Celsius to 1 degree Celsius on Friday. It may even touch 46 degrees Celsius at some places," senior scientist RK Jenamani said.'
It is clear from the preceding statement that "It" refers to the temperature, which, according to eminent scientist RK Jenamani, may even reach 46 degrees Celsius in some locations.
- Option 1) is confirmed by the Delhi administration. Thus, it is incorrect.
Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister, explains Option 2. Thus, it is incorrect.
Option 4 is simply a record from Delhi's base station, the Safdarjung observatory. Therefore, it is not coming from a seasoned scientist.
Therefore, the appropriate response is (option 3), Temperature may even reach 46 degrees Celsius in some regions.
