According to the IMD, temperatures across Delhi NCR varied from 45.2 degrees Celsius to 49.1 degrees Celsius, with Mungeshpur's reading being an outlier. The department suggested that this discrepancy could be due to a sensor error or a local factor affecting the reading.
In the national capital, the blistering heat pushed the city's peak power demand to an unprecedented high of 8,302 MW on Wednesday afternoon, according to the State Load Dispatch Centre, Delhi.
The soaring temperatures could have far-reaching consequences, affecting various sectors, including agriculture, health, and the environment. Increased temperatures may lead to heat-related illnesses, water scarcity, and disruptions in agricultural activities, potentially impacting livelihoods.
On Friday evening, light rain and thundershowers brought relief from scorching heatwave in the National Capital Region. According to the IMD, the maximum temperature on Saturday and Sunday are going to remain between 39 and 24 degree celsius respectively.
The National Capital Region experienced cooler temperatures on April 14 following weekend rains, providing relief from the heat.
India is expected to experience a 'normal' monsoon between June and September this year according to private weather forecasting agency Skymet which said that monsoon rains are expected to be 102 per cent of the long-period average of 868.6 mm for the four month period.
April, May, and June mark the peak of summer in the region, with temperatures expected to continue rising. Srivastava warned that next week could see temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius, further intensifying the heatwave.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released its latest weather bulletin, indicating a variety of extreme weather patterns across India. Delhi and its neighboring regions are poised for a warm day, with temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius, accompanied by cloudy skies and a chance of drizzle.
Delhi weather update: An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".
Light rainfall has been predicted in the National Capital Region (NCR) in the next two hours. The movement of clouds has been recorded entering the national capital.
Delhi weather: Delhi Airport has also reported delays in flight operations affecting around 120 flights, both (domestic and international) arrivals and departures, due to dense fog.
Delhi faces its coldest spell of the winter with a minimum temperature of 3.5 degrees Celsius, marking the season's lowest. The Central Pollution Control Board records a 'severe' Air Quality Index (AQI) at 447, accompanied by dense fog, the longest this season.
The IMD has predicted yet another cold day in the national capital, as Delhi residents woke up to chilly temperatures around 8 degrees on Wednesday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 15 degrees Celsius and 7 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Delhi weather update: As the cold weather persists, Delhi Minister Atishi announced the closure of schools for Nursery to Class 5 students for the next 5 days until January 12. The city's skyline remained grey, reflecting the prevailing cold conditions.
Cold Wave In North India: Severe cold and dense fog have started wreaking havoc in entire North India including Delhi. Meteorological Department has issued a cold day alert even today, so shivering cold for the next two days. There is no hope of relief from...
Delhi weather: The weather forecast indicates the likelihood of shallow to moderate fog and cold day conditions in certain areas of the national capital throughout the day. Meanwhile, an orange alert has also been issued for the day in Delhi.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD). predicted that the national capital will experience severe cold weather in the upcoming days, with the minimum temperature expected to drop to 7 degrees Celsius on January 3.
At Safdarjung, Delhi's primary weather station, visibility was reported at 700 meters, while at Palam, it measured 1,200 meters, as per the India Meteorological Department. The Indian Railways reported delays of one to five hours for 21 Delhi-bound trains due to fog.
Delhi's AQI last entered the "poor" zone on December 6, recording a reading of 286. The city has not encountered a "severe" air day since November 24, when the AQI reached 415.
India will take on Afghanistan in Delhi on Wednesday, October 11 in their second match in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match. Delhi has been sunny mostly apart from a few spurts of rain here or there in the last couple of weeks but it has been clear mostly.
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