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Delhi is under a red alert as temperatures are expected to soar to 44°C with dust-laden winds and a possible thunderstorm forecast for today.
A man walks past the India Gate monument on a hot summer day in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)
Delhi is under a red alert for heatwave as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast dust-raising winds along with severe heat conditions on Thursday.
There was also a possibility of a thunderstorm with rain today, according to the weather department.
The maximum temperature today is expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius, it said, while the minimum temperature would hover around 28 degrees Celsius.
On Wednesday, the temperature in Delhi ranged from 40.9 to 45.0 degrees Celsius across various weather stations.
On the heat index crossing 50, the IMD said it depends on temperature and relative humidity and varies throughout the day based on changes in these values. Additionally, the heat index is not validated for Indian conditions, and no official records of it are maintained.
Heatwave conditions have been observed in Delhi and at isolated places, the IMD said, adding that while three stations reported heatwave conditions yesterday, only one station – Ayanagar – recorded such conditions today.
The IMD bulletin said these temperatures were above normal by three to four degrees Celsius, triggering continued heatwave conditions likely to last until June 12.
A red alert – the highest-level warning – advises residents to “take action,” stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure, and limit outdoor movement, especially during peak afternoon hours.
Meanwhile, Delhi’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the “poor” category at 245, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered “good”, 51 and 100 “satisfactory”, 101 and 200 “moderate”, 201 and 300 “poor”, 301 and 400 “very poor”, and 401 and 500 “severe”.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
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