On Tuesday, Delhi recorded its highest maximum temperature of the season at 43.8 degrees Celsius, which is 3.6 degrees above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
In the grip of extreme heat, Delhi on Tuesday recorded its highest maximum temperature of the season at 43.8 degrees Celsius, 3.6 notches above the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The real-feel temperature or heat index was 47.1 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, while the minimum temperature settled at 27.8 degrees Celsius. The humidity levels fluctuated between 39 per cent and 24 per cent, the weather department said. The IMD on Monday issued an orange alert for the capital city till Wednesday, warning people to stay cautious and take steps to protect themselves from the ongoing heatwave. According to the IMD, very hot weather will persist in Delhi until at least June 12. The daytime temperature on Wednesday is expected to hover around the 45-degree Celsius mark, while the nights will also be warm at around 29 degrees Celsius, the IMD said. Safdarjung, the base observatory of Delhi, on Tuesday recorded a maximum temperature of 43.8 degrees Celsius, w
Delhi struggles with intense heatwave as temperatures rise, air quality remains in the 'poor' category
Delhi weather update: Residents in the capital woke up to hot and humid conditions on Monday, with temperatures likely to hit 42 degrees Celsius and minimums staying around 28 degrees Celsius
Maximum temperatures in Delhi may touch 44°C this week as the monsoon remains stalled, while air quality dips and Grap Stage I curbs return across the NCR region
IMD predicts dry days ahead with soaring temperatures, but hints at monsoon revival between June 12-18; Delhi's air quality remains moderate post showers
Despite the forecast, no weather alert has been issued for the national capital. Authorities advise residents to take precautions against heat and stay indoors during peak afternoon hours
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for today, warning of possible thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds
Delhi braces for rain and thunderstorms as IMD issues yellow alert, while air quality improves to 'moderate' after showers clear pollutants across NCR
IMD has issued a are yellow alert for the region with light rain, thunderstorms, and lightning expected in parts of the city today; residents are advised to stay weather-aware
At least 14 flights were diverted and more than 350 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport due to heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions
Delhi is set to see cloudy skies with moderate rainfall today. Thunderstorms and lightning are expected as well
Mumbai will see light rains and strong winds while Delhi expects moderate rain, thunderstorms as IMD issues alerts for May 30
Mumbai will see more rain and strong winds while Delhi expects thunderstorms, hot and humid conditions as IMD issues alerts for May 29
Heavy rain and widespread waterlogging disrupted flights and trains operations in Mumbai with several airlines such as IndiGo and Air India issuing a travel advisory
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds continue in Delhi, causing power outages, flight delays and improved air quality with no heatwave forecast for the week
Delhi records 186.4 mm rain in May, the highest since 1901; IMD warns of more thunderstorms and gusty winds as extreme weather linked to climate variability
Officials will be taken to task if waterlogging is reported from areas they are responsible for, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta warned on Monday. She also asserted that no slums will be demolished in the city unless their residents are provided permanent houses. Gupta made the remarks in north Delhi's Shalimar Bagh, her constituency, where she inaugurated sewer, gas, and water pipelines. She said that last month, officials were made responsible for each waterlogging point, and that action was taken against the officials for the submergence of Minto Bridge underpass in the recent rain. "I want the officers deputed to monitor waterlogging points to do their work properly or they may be the next to face action," she told reporters. Gupta also accused the Aam Aadmi Party of spreading lies about the demolition of slums through WhatsApp. "We have allocated Rs 700 crore in the budget for drains, streets, toilets, bathrooms, and parks in the slums through DUSIB. I promise to slum dwel
Strong overnight winds and thunderstorms disrupted flights and power supply across Delhi-NCR, but brought a sharp improvement in air quality
Heavy rainfall in Delhi leads to partial disruption at airport and city traffic woes; waterlogging witnessed in several areas