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Mercury touches 38.2°C as Delhi sees warmest day of season; may go up to 42°C by Friday

Mercury touches 38.2°C as Delhi sees warmest day of season; may go up to 42°C by Friday

New Delhi: Ending the cool start to summer, the Capital recorded its warmest day of the season on Tuesday. Safdarjung, Delhi’s base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 38.2°C–two degrees above normal. This eclipsed the previous season-high of 36.8°C recorded on April 2 and March 11. The minimum temperature was 18.2°C on Tuesday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted warmer days ahead, with the maximum likely touching around 40°C on Wednesday, close to 41°C on Thursday and 42°C by Friday. However, no heatwave alert has been issued for Delhi yet. “The maximum is likely to hover between 38-40°C on Wednesday, between 39-41°C on Thursday and remain between 40-42°C till Saturday or Sunday,” said an IMD official, adding that clear skies will be seen in Delhi-NCR till the weekend. “We had strong surface winds in the region on Sunday and Monday. Winds slowed down on Tuesday, which alongside clear skies, led to a sharp rise in mercury,” the official said. There has been a steady increase in the maximum temperature over …

Sanjay Dutt deserves the love coming his way for Dhurandhar, says Raghav Chadha: ‘One of the warmest people I know’

Sanjay Dutt deserves the love coming his way for Dhurandhar, says Raghav Chadha: ‘One of the warmest people I know’

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to dominate the box office, and every actor in the film is receiving immense love from the audience. Politician Raghav Chadha recently shared a heartfelt note for Sanjay Dutt, praising his aura and the overwhelming appreciation coming his way for Dhurandhar. Raghav Chadha recalls hosting Sanjay Dutt at his house. Raghav Chadha recalls hosting Sanjay Dutt at his house On Thursday, Raghav took to Instagram and shared pictures with Sanjay Dutt. He revealed that he had hosted Sanjay at his house some time ago and praised the actor as he continues to receive love for Dhurandhar. In the pictures, Raghav and Sanjay could be seen sitting in the politician’s garden and enjoying a warm conversation. Both were dressed in kurtas. Along with the pictures, Raghav penned a note that read, “Had the pleasure of hosting at my place, some time ago, one of the warmest people I know, Sanjay Dutt. So good to see all the love coming your way for ‘Dhurandhar’. The aura remains the same, and …

2025 Ends As India’s 8th Warmest Year Since 1901, Milder Winter Ahead For Northwest India | India News

2025 Ends As India’s 8th Warmest Year Since 1901, Milder Winter Ahead For Northwest India | India News

Last Updated:January 01, 2026, 20:06 IST After the fourth-warmest December since 1901, the IMD has predicted normal to above-normal temperatures and subdued winter precipitation for Northwest India in January-February Meteorologists say December has turned exceptionally milder in recent years, especially across Northwest India. (News18) India’s warming trend persisted in 2025, ranking it as the eighth-warmest year since 1901 with all-India annual mean land surface air temperatures 0.28°C higher than the 1991-2020 long-term average. India has so far experienced its warmest year in 2024 under the influence of El Niño, when the annual temperatures across India were 0.65℃ above the long-term average, followed by 2016, 2009, 2010 and 2017. The country is warming at a rate of 0.68°C per 100 years as recorded during 1901-2025. Except for the post-monsoon season, the mean temperatures were mostly above-normal for all seasons across the year, highest during winter. Warming peaked during the winter months with seasonal mean temperatures during January and February nearly 1.17°C above normal. February was also the warmest since 1901, with mean monthly temperature nearly 1.36℃ …

At 19.5 Degrees, Delhi Records Warmest February In 74 Years

At 19.5 Degrees, Delhi Records Warmest February In 74 Years

New Delhi: Delhi recorded its warmest February night in 74 years, with the minimum temperature at Safdarjung reaching 19.5 degrees celsius on Thursday — the highest for the month in the period between 1951to 2025, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). “Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 19.5 degrees celsius today, February 27, 2025. This is the highest minimum temperature ever recorded for February at Safdarjung between 1951 and 2025,” the IMD said, adding that data prior to 1951 was unavailable. Meanwhile, according to past records, the previous highest minimum temperature for February was 19 degrees celsius on February 25, 2015, making it the second highest on record. This was followed by 18.6 degrees celsius in 1973, 18.5 degrees celsius on February 20, 2015, 18.2 degrees celsius in 1992 and 18.0 degrees celsius in 1988, which ranked as the fifth highest. With a cloudy sky, the maximum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 25 degrees celsius on Thursday, 1.1 degrees below the normal average, the IMD said. This comes a day after the city …

Interview | Palash Sen calls Akshay Kumar ‘one of the warmest people in Bollywood’

Interview | Palash Sen calls Akshay Kumar ‘one of the warmest people in Bollywood’

Feb 26, 2025 06:08 AM IST Ahead of Mahashivratri, Dr Palash Sen and Akshay Kumar’s new song Mahakal Chalo was released. Here is what the singer had to say on the collaboration. Dr Palash Sen collaborated with actor Akshay Kumar for the devotional track Mahakal Chalo, which released a few days ago. The singer had earlier written an open letter to the actor to express his gratitude, and called him a ‘naturally gifted’ singer. In an interview with Hindustan Times, the singer opened up about collaborating with Akshay on the track. (Also read: Akshay Kumar thanks UP CM on Mahakumbh arrangements after taking holy dip: ‘Bohut maza aaya, badiya intezaam hai’) Dr Palash Sen talked about working with Akshay Kumar in the song Mahakal Chalo. On working with Akshay Kumar Talking about the unexpected collaboration with Akshay on the spiritual track, the singer said, “It was amazing to work with Akshay [Kumar]. He is a superstar, a legend and is still someone who is so humble and kind. This is the first time that I …

World Sets New Record For Warmest January Despite La Niña’s Cooling Impact

World Sets New Record For Warmest January Despite La Niña’s Cooling Impact

Last Updated:February 06, 2025, 21:02 IST The impact of warming was well evident over India too, where the monthly average temperatures were 0.94℃ above the long-term average – with the third-warmest January since 1901, after 1958 and 1990 A map of the world showing surface air temperature anomaly in January 2025. (Image: Copernicus Climate Change Service/EU) Global temperatures continue to surge despite the cooling impact of La Niña, setting a new record for the warmest January ever. The surface air temperatures stood at 1.75 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, as per the Copernicus Climate Change Service supported by the European Union. The latest data confirms the ongoing warming trend of the last decade, which continued with 2024 ending as the warmest year on record globally. It was also the first calendar year when the global average temperatures exceeded 1.5℃ above pre-industrial levels, with record-breaking heat waves sweeping many countries during summer. Samantha Burgess, strategic lead for climate at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), said the record temperatures in January were “surprising” despite …

Delhi records warmest Republic Day in 8 years with maximum temperature of 23.7 degrees Celsius – India TV

Delhi records warmest Republic Day in 8 years with maximum temperature of 23.7 degrees Celsius – India TV

Image Source : X Delhi records warmest Republic Day Republic Day 2025 was celebrated with great zeal yesterday, while the Delhiites enjoyed the sunlight and parade in the National capital, it is worth noting that it was the warmest Republic Day in eight years. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, the maximum temperature settled at 23.7 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal. However, the temperature continued to dip at night.  Delhi weather on Republic Day The capital recorded a maximum temperature of 26.1 degrees Celsius on January 26, 2017. Over the years, Delhi’s temperature on January 26 has fluctuated significantly. While the long-period average (LPA) maximum for the day since 1991 is 22.1 degrees Celsius, recent years have been cooler with the mercury settling at 20.6 degrees Celsius in 2024, 17.3 degrees Celsius in 2023 and 16.4 degrees Celsius in 2022. The IMD attributed the consistently above-normal maximum temperatures in Delhi to clear skies and dry northwesterly winds. However, the clear skies and northwesterly winds have contributed to a dip in night temperatures. …

At 23.7 Degrees, Delhi Records Warmest Republic Day In 8 Years

At 23.7 Degrees, Delhi Records Warmest Republic Day In 8 Years

New Delhi: Delhi witnessed its warmest Republic Day in eight years on Sunday with the maximum temperature settling at 23.7 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Capital had recorded a maximum temperature of 26.1 degrees Celsius on January 26, 2017. Over the years, Delhi’s temperature on January 26 has fluctuated significantly. While the long-period average (LPA) maximum for the day since 1991 is 22.1 degrees Celsius, recent years have been cooler with the mercury settling at 20.6 degrees Celsius in 2024, 17.3 degrees Celsius in 2023 and 16.4 degrees Celsius in 2022. The IMD attributed the consistently above-normal maximum temperatures in Delhi to clear skies and dry northwesterly winds. “Despite a recent western disturbance bringing some rain and snow to parts of northwest India, the maximum temperature in Delhi has remained relatively unaffected due to bright daytime sunshine,” explained Mahesh Palawat, Vice President, Skymet. However, the clear skies and northwesterly winds have contributed to a dip in night temperatures. Delhi’s minimum temperature on Sunday was 7.2 degrees …

Delhi sees warmest R-Day in 8 years with maximum temperature of 23.7 deg C | Latest News India

Delhi sees warmest R-Day in 8 years with maximum temperature of 23.7 deg C | Latest News India

New Delhi, Delhi witnessed its warmest Republic Day in eight years on Sunday with the maximum temperature settling at 23.7 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department . Delhi sees warmest R-Day in 8 years with maximum temperature of 23.7 deg C The capital had recorded a maximum temperature of 26.1 degrees Celsius on January 26, 2017. Over the years, Delhi’s temperature on January 26 has fluctuated significantly. While the long-period average maximum for the day since 1991 is 22.1 degrees Celsius, recent years have been cooler with the mercury settling at 20.6 degrees Celsius in 2024, 17.3 degrees Celsius in 2023 and 16.4 degrees Celsius in 2022. The IMD attributed the consistently above-normal maximum temperatures in Delhi to clear skies and dry northwesterly winds. “Despite a recent western disturbance bringing some rain and snow to parts of northwest India, the maximum temperature in Delhi has remained relatively unaffected due to bright daytime sunshine,” explained Mahesh Palawat, Vice President, Skymet. However, the clear skies and northwesterly winds have contributed to …

2024 warmest year in India since 1901, says India Meteorological Department – India TV

2024 warmest year in India since 1901, says India Meteorological Department – India TV

Image Source : INDIA TV Breaking News The year 2024 has been recorded as the warmest year in India since 1901, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The national temperature average exceeded all previous records, underscoring the growing impact of climate change on the country. IMD data revealed that the annual mean land surface temperature in 2024 was significantly above normal. This spike surpassed the previous record set in 2016, which was driven by the El Niño phenomenon and global warming trends.   Source link