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The India Meteorological Department has warned that although mornings in Delhi have been slightly cooler, the city is likely to face heatwave conditions from Wednesday to April 24. During this period, temperatures may rise sharply and could reach around 42°C.
Delhi Heat Alert
On Tuesday, Delhi experienced intense heat. The Safdarjung weather station recorded a maximum temperature of 38.8°C, which was slightly above normal. Other areas also reported high temperatures. Palam recorded 38.6°C, which is normal for this time, while Lodi Road saw 39.0°C, about two degrees higher than average. The Ridge area was the hottest at 40.2°C, followed by Ayanagar at 39.8°C. Even though daytime temperatures were high, mornings were somewhat comfortable. Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 20.5°C, which is below normal. Lodi Road was even cooler at 18.8°C. Other places like Palam, Ridge, and Ayanagar also experienced lower-than-usual night temperatures, giving residents some relief.
Heatwave Conditions in Delhi
However, this comfort is expected to end soon. The IMD has predicted that heatwave conditions will begin on Wednesday and continue for the next few days, with temperatures climbing to 42°C, while night temperatures could stay around 22°C.
The weather in Delhi-NCR is expected to remain dry, with clear skies and no chances of rain. Winds may blow at around 11 km/h, but hot afternoon winds, known as loo, could make conditions more uncomfortable. Temperatures are likely to stay close to 40°C in the coming days. Meanwhile, air quality in the city remains in the 'moderate' category. The Central Pollution Control Board reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 177, which falls within the moderate range.
Authorities have advised people to stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight during peak afternoon hours, and take necessary precautions to stay safe in the heat.
