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A cool start to May, then a temperature surge: Delhi will continue to sizzle this week | Delhi News

A cool start to May, then a temperature surge: Delhi will continue to sizzle this week | Delhi News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 24, 2026 01:52 AM IST After a relatively cooler start to May with several rainy days, and then witnessing the hottest May night in the last 14 years and maximum temperatures climbing past 45 degrees Celsius this week, Delhi will continue to sizzle amid heatwave conditions till May 28, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). According to IMD’s heatwave bulletin issued on Saturday evening, maximum temperatures are expected to remain in the range of 43-45 degrees Celsius till May 27, before easing slightly to 42-44 degrees Celsius on May 28. Heatwave conditions have been forecast at a few places on Sunday and at isolated places from May 25 to 28. The weather office has also issued an orange alert for May 24 and 25. As per the forecast, maximum temperatures are likely to rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the next four days, followed by a fall of about 2 degrees Celsius thereafter. Minimum temperatures are also expected to rise by around 2 degrees Celsius during the next two days …

Delhi heatwave triggers spike in dehydration and heat stroke cases, warn AIIMS doctors

Delhi heatwave triggers spike in dehydration and heat stroke cases, warn AIIMS doctors

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Doctors at AIIMS Delhi have advised people to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as soaring temperatures lead to a rise in dehydration and heat stroke cases. Experts urged citizens to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor exposure during peak afternoon hours, and consume ORS and electrolyte-rich drinks Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Heatwave in Delhi as temperatures set to touch 44 deg C, IMD issues warning

Heatwave in Delhi as temperatures set to touch 44 deg C, IMD issues warning

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Delhi residents are now experiencing “peak summer” conditions as temperatures continue to rise relentlessly across the national capital. With the mercury expected to remain above 40 degrees Celsius over the next three days, the India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions, warning people to take precautions against prolonged exposure to the scorching heat. As per IMD’s weekly forecast, Delhi and the national capital region in under a yellow alert for heatwave till May 22. (AFP) Delhi is likely to record a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 28 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, as per the weekly weather update issued by the met department. What is the reason behind Delhi’s hot weather? Mahesh Palawat, vice president of Skymet Weather said the rise in temperature is due to the lack of any active western disturbances and cyclonic circulations, earlier HT reported. “Dry and hot winds from the west and northwest are also affecting the city. No major relief is expecting in the coming week,”said Palawat. Delhi temperatures recorded …

Delhi steps up heatwave counter plan, CM Gupta flags off 13 mobile relief units

Delhi steps up heatwave counter plan, CM Gupta flags off 13 mobile relief units

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To tackle rising temperatures in the capital, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off 13 Mobile Heat Relief Units today from the Delhi Secretariat. These vans will move across Delhi to help people affected by extreme heat conditions, reported ANI. The units will provide clean drinking water, ORS packets for dehydration, first aid support, cotton gamchas (towels) and caps for extreme heat and sun protection. Officials said the aim is to deliver quick help directly to citizens in vulnerable areas. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Orange alert for heatwave in Delhi, sweltering hot weather conditions to continue for 3 days| India News

Orange alert for heatwave in Delhi, sweltering hot weather conditions to continue for 3 days| India News

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The India Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted that heat wave conditions are likely over northwest and central India during the next 3 days, and that weather conditions would slightly improve thereafter. Commuters cover their heads with scarves and umbrellas to protect themselves from the scorching heat in Sector 18. (HT Photo) According to a press release published on Saturday, IMD said heat wave to severe heat wave conditions prevailed over isolated places over Himachal Pradesh; heat wave conditions at a few places over Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh. Heat wave conditions are also likely in isolated places over Jammu-Kashmir, Punjab, East Uttar Pradesh and north Rajasthan. IMD also urged people to drink plenty of water, avoid direct sunlight from 12 pm to 4 pm, use hats or umbrellas as covering, and not to leave kids or pets in parked vehicles. Also read: Delhi sizzles at 42.8°C as city logs season’s first heatwave, yellow alert today Orange alert in Delhi IMD has sounded an orange alert in Delhi for Sunday and a yellow alert …

Delhi sizzles at 42.8 deg C, logs hottest day of year so far| India News

Delhi sizzles at 42.8 deg C, logs hottest day of year so far| India News

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The national capital sweltered on Saturday, recording its highest maximum temperature of the year so far. Several weather stations reported heatwave conditions across the city, even as the IMD has forecast rain from Monday to Wednesday, bringing some hope of respite to Delhiites. On Saturday, Safdarjung, representative of the city’s weather, recorded a maximum temperature of 42.8 degrees Celsius. (PTI) While a yellow alert had been issued for Saturday, a similar alert remains in place for Sunday as well, warning people of isolated heatwave conditions. On Saturday, Safdarjung, representative of the city’s weather, recorded a maximum temperature of 42.8 degrees Celsius, 5.1 degrees above normal and a 0.9-degree rise from the day before, thus fulfilling the criteria for a heatwave. According to the India Meteorological Department, a heatwave is classified when the maximum temperature is 40 degrees Celsius or above, and it is 4.5 degrees to 6.4 degrees above normal. This was also the highest maximum recorded in Delhi in the last four years since 2022, when the maximum had reached 43.5 degrees Celsius on …

North India sizzles under heatwave, yellow alert for Delhi, 45 degrees in UP’s Prayagraj| India News

North India sizzles under heatwave, yellow alert for Delhi, 45 degrees in UP’s Prayagraj| India News

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heat wave conditions over northwest and central India during the next three days, including in parts of Delhi and northern states. In Delhi, Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 25.2 degrees Celsius, 2.5 degrees above the normal. (HT Photo/ Representational) Delhi continued to experience heatwave conditions for the second consecutive day on Saturday, with the IMD issuing a yellow alert for the Capital. The weather department had warned of possible heatwave conditions in isolated parts of Delhi after a slight increase in the minimum temperature earlier today. Apart from the Capital, several other states, including Rajasthan, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh saw temperatures cross the 40-degree mark in multiple places. “Maximum/day temperatures were in the range of 40-45℃ over most parts of the country except western Himalayan region, northeast India adjoining east India and West Coast. The highest maximum temperature of 45.2°C was reported at Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh),” the IMD bulletin said. The weather department forecast heatwave conditions for parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, …

May-June like heatwave hits Delhi early; temperatures cross 41 degree Celsius

May-June like heatwave hits Delhi early; temperatures cross 41 degree Celsius

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The weather across the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) has taken a sharp and unexpected turn, bringing with it intense heatwave conditions more typical of May and June, even as April draws to a close. After experiencing relatively mild and pleasant weather in March, reminiscent of February’s lingering chill, residents are now grappling with soaring temperatures and deteriorating air quality, reported IANS. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a continuous heatwave alert has been issued from April 21 to April 24. On April 21, the maximum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 41 degrees Celsius, while the minimum stood at 23 degrees. The situation is expected to worsen over the next few days, with temperatures likely to rise further. The maximum temperature may touch 43 degrees Celsius on April 22 and 23, and similar conditions are expected to persist on April 24, with the minimum temperature hovering around 24 degrees. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more …

Delhi Records Hottest First Week Of March In 50 Years At 35.7°C: IMD | New-delhi-news News

Delhi Records Hottest First Week Of March In 50 Years At 35.7°C: IMD | New-delhi-news News

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Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 09:03 IST With the mercury touching 35.7 degrees Celsius on Saturday, it is now the hottest day in the first week of March during the 50-year period, the IMD official said. Women walk under umbrellas on a hot summer day, in New Delhi. (File Photo/PTI) Several north Indian states are witnessing a steady rise in temperatures, with Delhi recording a maximum of 35.7°C on Saturday, the highest temperature logged in the first week of the month in the past 50 years, an official from the India Meteorological Department told news agency PTI. According to weather records from the past 50 years, the earlier highest maximum temperature recorded during the first seven days of March at Safdarjung Observatory, the city’s base weather station in Delhi, was 34.8°C, logged on March 5, 1999. With the mercury touching 35.7 degrees Celsius on Saturday, it is now the hottest day in the first week of March during the 50-year period, the IMD official said. First Published: March 08, 2026, 09:03 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ …

Delhi In Discomfort: City Records 41.8 Degrees Celsius, High Humidity

Delhi In Discomfort: City Records 41.8 Degrees Celsius, High Humidity

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Last Updated:May 20, 2025, 23:56 IST The India Meteorological Department said the humidity in the national capital fluctuated between a high 67% and 43% A mirage appears on the Kartavya Path during a hot summer afternoon, in New Delhi on May 20. (Image: PTI) Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 41.8 degrees Celsius and a high relative humidity, which combined caused discomfort for people outdoors on Tuesday. The humidity fluctuated between a high 67 and 43 per cent, the IMD said. Humidity significantly raises the ‘felt’ temperature — sometimes by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius more than the recorded air temperature, making even moderate heat more dangerous. A minimum temperature of 28.7 degrees Celsius, 2.2 notches below normal, was recorded in the city on Tuesday. The IMD has forecast a thunderstorm with rain for Wednesday. The maximum and minimum temperatures will likely settle around 39 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius, respectively. Meanwhile, a new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) highlighted three key trends across north India, including Delhi: a …