Delhi Faces Severe Heatwave with Temperatures Reaching 41.9°C
Delhi simmers at 41.9°C as heatwave grips parts of city, yellow alert issued
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Delhi is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 41.9°C on Friday, 4.2°C above normal. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Saturday, expecting temperatures to remain between 42-44°C. Rainfall is anticipated from April 26 to 28, which may provide some relief.
- 01Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 41.9°C on Friday, with a yellow alert issued for Saturday.
- 02The Ridge station in north Delhi reached 43.1°C, marking significant heatwave conditions.
- 03Dry winds of up to 35 km/hr were noted, offering little relief from the heat.
- 04Rainfall is expected in northwest India from April 26 to 28, potentially cooling temperatures.
- 05Delhi's air quality index deteriorated from 'moderate' to 'poor', indicating worsening pollution levels.
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Delhi is currently under the grip of a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 41.9 degrees Celsius on Friday, which is 4.2°C above the seasonal average. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Saturday, anticipating temperatures to remain in the range of 42-44°C. The highest temperature recorded was 43.1°C at the Ridge station in north Delhi, which, along with the Lodhi Road station at 41.8°C, met the criteria for heatwave conditions. Dry and gusty winds, reaching speeds of up to 35 km/hr, have provided little respite from the heat. However, the IMD forecasts possible rainfall across northwest India, including Delhi, between April 26 and 28, which could bring some relief from the soaring temperatures. The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi has also worsened, shifting from a 'moderate' rating of 176 to a 'poor' rating of 226. The IMD predicts that the AQI will remain poor until Sunday, further impacting the health of residents.
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The ongoing heatwave and poor air quality can adversely affect the health of Delhi residents, particularly vulnerable groups such as the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions.
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