Delhi Faces Heatwave with Temperatures Expected to Reach 44°C
Delhi braces for intense heat as IMD issues yellow alert till Friday, warns temperatures may touch up to 44 degrees
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New Delhi is set to experience severe heatwave conditions from Wednesday to Friday, with temperatures potentially hitting 44 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, warning residents to prepare for extreme heat as minimum temperatures are also expected to rise.
- 01Temperatures in New Delhi may reach 44°C this week.
- 02The IMD has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions.
- 03Maximum temperature recorded recently was 38.8°C, slightly above normal.
- 04Minimum temperatures are expected to rise to around 26°C by April 25.
- 05Strong surface winds of 20-30 km/h are forecasted.
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New Delhi is bracing for a significant heatwave from Wednesday to Friday, with temperatures expected to soar to 44 degrees Celsius in various parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, indicating a potential heatwave. On Tuesday, the maximum temperature reached 38.8 degrees Celsius, which is 1.1 degrees above the seasonal normal. The minimum temperature was recorded at 20.5 degrees Celsius, projected to increase to around 26 degrees Celsius by April 25. Clear skies and strong winds of 20-30 km/h are anticipated, providing some temporary relief. Despite the rising temperatures, Delhi has not yet officially recorded heatwave conditions this season, although monitoring stations indicate a consistent upward trend in temperatures.
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The heatwave may affect daily activities, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and outdoor workers. Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
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