Delhi Records Hottest Day of Season as IMD Warns of Potential 45°C Heatwave Delhi experienced its hottest day of the season on Monday, with temperatures soaring to 43.4°C at Safdarjung observatory, marking the highest reading so far this year. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions, warning that temperatures could climb to 45°C over the next four days, from Tuesday to Friday. The forecast comes as the city grapples with extreme heat, with several areas recording temperatures above 44°C. The Lodhi Road observatory recorded a peak of 43.8°C on Monday, which was 4.8 degrees above the seasonal average and met the heatwave threshold. However, meteorologists clarified that an official heatwave declaration requires at least two consecutive days of such conditions. An IMD official noted that if similar temperatures persist on Tuesday, Monday would be classified as an isolated heatwave day. According to IMD guidelines, a heatwave is declared when maximum temperatures reach 45°C or exceed 40°C with a departure of at least 4.5 degrees above normal. Safdarjung, Delhi’s primary weather station, recorded 43.4°C on Monday, 3 degrees above the seasonal norm, surpassing the previous record of 42.8°C set on April 25. Other areas also saw extreme heat, with Ridge reaching 44.6°C, Ayanagar hitting 44.4°C, Mungeshpur at 43.9°C, and Palam at 43.5°C. The minimum temperature on Monday was 26.3°C, slightly higher than Sunday’s 25.9°C, but within the normal range for the season. The IMD predicted a continued rise in temperatures, with maximums expected to reach 43-45°C on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 42-44°C on Thursday and Friday. These conditions are likely to result in isolated heatwave episodes.#delhi #india_meteorological_department #safdarjung #lodhi_road #ridge
Delhi To Face Heatwave, Temperatures May Touch 42 Degrees: Weather Office The national capital recorded elevated temperatures on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued forecasts indicating potential heatwave conditions. While the city has not yet officially experienced a heatwave this season, the weather office warned that temperatures could rise to 42 degrees Celsius in the coming days. On Tuesday, Delhi's Safdarjung base station recorded a maximum temperature of 38.8 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degrees above the normal average. Other key stations also showed significant deviations from typical readings. At Lodi Road, the maximum temperature reached 40.2 degrees Celsius, 1.8 degrees above the normal level, making it the hottest location in the city. The Ridge station followed with a reading of 39.8 degrees Celsius, 1.4 degrees above the average. Palam recorded 38.6 degrees Celsius, within the normal range, while Ayanagar logged 39.0 degrees Celsius, 2.0 degrees above the typical temperature. These readings indicate widespread heatwave conditions affecting multiple parts of the city. Minimum temperatures also deviated from the norm. Safdarjung recorded a low of 20.5 degrees Celsius, 2.2 degrees below the expected average. Palam saw a minimum of 22.2 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degrees below normal, while Lodi Road experienced an unusually low temperature of 18.8 degrees Celsius, 3.2 degrees below the usual minimum. The Ridge station recorded 22.3 degrees Celsius, 0.8 degrees below the normal range, and Ayanagar had a minimum of 21.2 degrees Celsius, 1.2 degrees below the average. These drops in nighttime temperatures suggest the city is not cooling down sufficiently, exacerbating the heatwave's impact.#delhi #india_meteorological_department #safdarjung #ridge #lodi_road
Delhi Experiences Light Rain and Cool Temperatures on Thursday Delhi began Thursday (March 19, 2026) with cloudy skies and light rainfall, as the city recorded a minimum temperature of 17.6°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Parts of the city saw rainfall measuring up to 12.5 mm, with specific stations reporting varying amounts. The IMD noted that Safdarjung and Lodhi Road each recorded 8.2 mm of rain, while the Ridge station received 8.6 mm and Palam recorded 6.2 mm. The weather update was published on March 19, 2026, at 11:13 am IST, with an earlier update from March 19, 2026, at 11:17 am IST. The report highlights the city's transition into cooler conditions, with the rainfall contributing to the overall atmospheric changes in the region.#delhi #india_meteorological_department #safdarjung #lodhi_road #ridge
