Delhi Faces Extreme Heat with Orange Alert Issued Until May 26
Amid scorching temperatures, IMD puts Delhi on ‘orange’ alert until May 26
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Delhi is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert until May 26. The heatwave conditions are expected to persist, with maximum temperatures ranging from 43 to 47 degrees Celsius across the city.
- 01The maximum temperature recorded at Safdarjung was 44.5°C, one degree above normal, while Mungeshpur reached 46.3°C and the north Delhi ridge hit 46.5°C.
- 02IMD defines a heatwave when temperatures exceed 45°C, and a severe heatwave when the temperature is 6.5°C above normal.
- 03Meteorological experts anticipate a western disturbance may bring rainfall to northwest India, potentially affecting Delhi after May 23.
- 04CEEW's heat risk assessment indicates that over half of Delhi's districts are classified as very high risk for heat exposure.
- 05Delhi's air quality improved to a moderate level with an AQI of 168, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to implement stage-1 measures.
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Delhi is currently under an extreme heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 46 degrees Celsius at several locations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert effective until May 26, warning residents of persistent heatwave conditions with maximum temperatures projected between 43°C and 47°C. The Safdarjung weather station recorded a maximum of 44.5°C, while Mungeshpur reached 46.3°C and the north Delhi ridge station recorded 46.5°C. This marks the third consecutive day of extreme temperatures. Experts note that a western disturbance may bring some rainfall to the region starting May 23, potentially alleviating the heat slightly. However, the immediate forecast suggests temperatures will remain high. Additionally, a heat risk assessment indicates that over half of Delhi’s districts are at very high risk due to increasing warm nights, which hinder recovery from daytime heat stress. In terms of air quality, Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has improved to 168, classified as moderate, following the invocation of stage-1 measures by the Commission for Air Quality Management.
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Residents are advised to take precautions against extreme heat, especially vulnerable populations such as outdoor workers and those without access to cooling facilities.
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