New Delhi is set to face heatwave conditions from Wednesday to Friday, with temperatures expected to reach around 44 degrees Celsius in various parts of the city. Despite some relief from gusty winds on Tuesday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 38.8 degrees Celsius, slightly above the seasonal average. The minimum temperature, currently at 20.5 degrees Celsius, is predicted to increase gradually, reaching approximately 26 degrees Celsius by April 25.
The city encountered intense heat during the day, with Safdarjung’s base observatory reporting a maximum temperature of 38.8 degrees Celsius, exceeding normal levels by 1.1 degrees. Delhi has not officially entered heatwave conditions this season, although temperatures are rising at different monitoring stations. Palam saw a maximum temperature of 38.6 degrees Celsius, considered normal for this period, while Lodhi Road recorded 39.0 degrees Celsius, 2.0 degrees higher than usual.
The Ridge area emerged as the hottest spot in Delhi, registering a maximum temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius, 1.8 degrees above normal. Ayanagar also experienced elevated temperatures at 39.8 degrees Celsius, surpassing the average by 1.4 degrees. Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 20.5 degrees Celsius, 2.2 degrees below normal, while Palam reported 22.2 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degrees lower than usual.
Lodhi Road witnessed a low of 18.8 degrees Celsius, 3.2 degrees below normal, and the Ridge station logged 22.3 degrees Celsius, 0.8 degrees under the usual levels. Ayanagar recorded a minimum temperature of 21.2 degrees Celsius, 1.2 degrees below the average. As temperatures are expected to rise significantly in the upcoming days, residents may experience the first heatwave of the season, prompting authorities to stay vigilant in managing the impact of extreme weather.
