‘Haaye garmi’ | Delhi witness scorching heat with temp reaching above 41.1 degrees on Sunday
Delhi weather : According to the Indian Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded the hottest day of the season with temperature reaching a blistering 41.1 degrees Celsius.
This temperature was observed on May 6, 2024, marked the hottest day yet in the capital city. The rising temperatures have intensified the heatwave conditions prevailing in the region, causing discomfort to residents and exacerbating concerns about heat-related illnesses.
Previously recorded highest temperature of the season in Delhi at 40.5 degrees Celsius was on April 27. Throughout the day, relative humidity fluctuated between 19 percent and 63 percent.
Meanwhile, the several states across India grappled with intense heat, with temperatures soaring as high as 45 degrees Celsius in some areas.
Regions such as Telangana, Rayalaseema in Andhra Pradesh, Vidarbha in Maharashtra, northern interior Karnataka, and northern Madhya Pradesh experienced particularly scorching conditions, with temperatures ranging from 44 to 45 degrees Celsius.
Weather forecasts for the upcoming week suggest that high temperatures may persist in North India.
- With inputs from agencies