Heatwave in Delhi! IMD says Mercury may touch 46 degrees Celsius in parts of national capital

Heatwave in Delhi! IMD says Mercury may touch 46 degrees Celsius in parts of national capital

Already reeling under a deadly heatwave, a few places in Delhi are likely to see the mercury touch the 46-degree Celsius mark on Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The Safdarjung observatory — Delhi’s base station — had recorded a maximum temperature of 43.5 degrees Celsius on Thursday, the highest in April in 12 … Read more

Heatwave in Delhi: National capital braces for extreme heat, yellow alert issued

Heatwave in Delhi: National capital braces for extreme heat, yellow alert issued

On the precipice of another punishing heatwave spell, Delhi is predicted to see a jump of two to three degrees Celsius in the maximum temperature on Wednesday. The Safdarjung Observatory — Delhi’s base station — had recorded a maximum temperature of 40.8 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. It is expected to breach the 42-degree mark on … Read more

Oscillating between extremes: Weather experts explain Delhi’s weather pattern in July

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The IMD has forecast moderate-to-heavy rainfall and thundershowers during this week. (Photo credit: PTI) Delhi witnessed extreme weather conditions in July, oscillating between heat waves and heavy rainfall that saw temperatures dip significantly below normal. There were heat waves on five days as the city recorded temperatures between 41 and 43 degrees Celsius. This weather … Read more