Delhi Experiences Hottest Night in May in 14 Years Amid Ongoing Heatwave
Delhi records warmest night in May in 14 years amid severe heatwave
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Delhi recorded its warmest night in May in 14 years, with a minimum temperature of 31.9 degrees Celsius on May 21. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Red and Orange alerts as severe heatwave conditions persist across India, affecting multiple states and prompting health warnings.
- 01The previous record for the warmest night in May was 34.2 degrees Celsius on May 27, 2012.
- 02The IMD defines a 'warm night' when the minimum temperature is 4.5 degrees Celsius above normal, with daytime temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.
- 03Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue for 6 to 7 days across parts of Northwest, Central, and East India.
- 04Two critically ill patients with suspected heat stroke were admitted to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi.
- 05IMD has issued an 'Orange Alert' for regions including Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh due to extreme temperatures.
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On May 21, 2023, Delhi recorded its hottest night in May in 14 years, with a minimum temperature of 31.9 degrees Celsius, significantly above the normal range. This extreme weather event is part of a broader heatwave affecting large parts of India, where temperatures have soared above 45 degrees Celsius in several states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has classified this as a severe heatwave and issued Red and Orange alerts across multiple regions, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The IMD warns that these conditions are expected to persist for the next 6 to 7 days, prompting health officials to advise residents to stay indoors during peak heat hours and maintain hydration. Hospitals are on high alert, with cases of heat-related illnesses increasing; notably, two patients suffering from heat stroke were admitted to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in critical condition. The IMD's classification of a
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The ongoing heatwave is likely to increase health risks for residents, particularly vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions.
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