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No let-up in heatwave in Delhi, temperature likely to decrease by Saturday

Many parts of Delhi recorded a heatwave for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, even as the India Meteorological Department said some respite is expected in two days. The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal. Four out of the 11 weather stations in Delhi recorded a heatwave on Tuesday. The maximum temperature settled at 46.6 degrees Celsius at the Sports Complex, making it the hottest place in the city. Najafgarh, Mungeshpur, Pitampura and Ridge stations recorded a high of 46.3 degrees Celsius, 46.2 degrees Celsius, 45.7 degrees Celsius and 45.2 degrees Celsius, respectively. The weather office has issued a yellow alert, warning of heatwave conditions at isolated places in the capital on Thursday. It said the heatwave conditions could lead to "moderate" health concerns for vulnerable people -- infants, the elderly and those suffering from chronic diseases. Hence, such people should avoid

Delhi, nearby areas to witness severe heatwave, IMD issues 'orange alert'

An 'orange alert' has been issued in Delhi and other nearby areas concerning a severe heatwave with the temperature varying between 44 to 47 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department on Monday.The heatwave would be prevalent in Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan."Orange alert in Delhi. Severe heatwave from June 4 in Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, UP and parts of MP, Rajasthan. Temp varying b/w 44°-47°. Shall continue for four more days. We advise people to venture out carefully as heat spells are very severe," said RK Jenamani, senior scientist at IMD.With the anticipation of monsoon entering Delhi to give a shy of relief from the scorching heat, the people are left disappointed as according to the IMD, monsoon is yet to set in the North."In North-eastern parts, heavy rainfall is expected. Assam, Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh have been issued warnings. Meanwhile, the monsoon has not really begun anywhere in the North.

Mercury remains above 45 degrees Celsius in many parts of Delhi on Monday

The maximum temperature settled at 46.4 degrees, five notches above normal, at Najafgarh, making it the hottest place in the capital

Delhi logs minimum temperature of 27.4 deg C, heatwave conditions likely

The weatherman has forecast a partly cloudy sky with heat wave conditions at isolated places and strong surface winds with a speed of 20-30 kmph during the day

Delhi records min temp at 28.7 deg C, heatwave likely at few places

The minimum temperature in Delhi on Saturday settled at 28.7 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal, IMD said

Not possible to micro forecast thunderstorms in June, say experts

There is a greater chance of a sudden development of thunderstorms in May and June due to high temperatures and high humidity

Delhi may see thundery development, max temp predicted at 40 deg C

Delhi may witness a thundery development and winds gusting upto 30 kmph on Wednesday and the maximum temperature is predicted to settle around 40 degrees Celsius, IMD said

Mercury dips in Delhi to 20 deg C; light rain or drizzle expected

The mercury dipped in Delhi today morning to 20.4 degrees Celsius, seven notches below normal, a day after heavy rains and a thunderstorm lashed the city

Parts of Delhi face blackouts as poles, wires damaged by thunderstorm, rain

Several parts of the national capital faced blackouts as poles, wires and other electrical installations were damaged by the severe thunderstorm and heavy rains that hit the city on Monday evening

Two killed as heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorm hit Delhi

At least two people were killed and several injured as heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorm, lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday evening

Delhi's max temp crosses 40 deg C, light rains likely in next 2 days

The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 40.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday, almost a notch higher than what was recorded a day ago.

Delhi records minimum temp at 26.9 deg C; IMD predicts light rains

The minimum temperature in Delhi on Saturday morning settled at 26.9 degrees Celsius, while the IMD predicted light to moderate rains during the day

Partly cloudy skies in Delhi; minimum temperature settles at 23.6 deg C

Delhi is likely to see partly cloudy skies on Wednesday which will keep the mercury in check.

Rain, thunderstorm lash Delhi again, bring down temp by 11 deg Celcius

Another spell of rain and thundershowers lashed Delhi and its neighbouring areas on Monday night bringing down the temperature.

Heavy rain, thunderstorm hit Delhi-NCR regions, flight operations affected

The airport authorities have requested the passengers to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information

Delhi records minimum temperature of 23.1 degrees Celsius; drizzle expected

According to the India Meteorological, the national capital may have a partly cloudy sky with very light rain or drizzle accompanied with gusty wind of 30-40 kmph towards afternoon and evening

Severe heatwave likely in parts of Delhi; max temperature around 45 degrees

The weather office has forecast mainly clear skies with heatwave conditions at most places while severe heatwave conditions are predicted in isolated areas of the national capital

Delhi's peak power demand rises to 6,572 MW, highest ever in May: Officials

Amid sultry weather conditions, the peak power demand in Delhi rose to 6,572 MW, the highest ever in the month of May, discom officials said on Wednesday.

India's heat waves, power outages testing the limits of human survival

Multiple regions of India have already been edging close to critical wet-bulb temperatures over the past week

Delhi's peak power demand dips to 6,140 MW amid drop in max temperature

Amid a drop in the maximum temperature over the past two days, Delhi on Tuesday witnessed a slight dip in its peak power demand that was recorded at 6,140 MW, discom officials said.