Delhi NCR weather today: After a brief period of pleasant weather, Delhi is now experiencing an extreme increase in heat. According to the IMD, many locations in Delhi have officially recorded temperatures higher than 40°C, confirming the official beginning of summer.
After an early morning low of 26°C on Thursday, which provided some relief from the heat, it was quickly followed up by daytime heating that has caused that relief to disappear during what have been mostly cloudy days.
Temperatures will continue to rise
The IMD forecasts that maximum temperatures will range from 39°C to 41°C this weekend, all of which are significantly warmer than the past week’s below-normal temperatures (due to rainfall and western disturbances).
IMD 5-day outlook for Delhi:
- 16 April: Mostly cloudy; high 39°C, low 26°C.
- 17 April: Partly cloudy; high 41°C, low 23°C.
- 18 April: Clear most of the day and cloudy late in the day; high 41°C, low 21°C.
- 19 April: Partly cloudy; high 41°C, low 22°C.
- 20 April: Mostly clear; high 40°C, low 21°C.
Heat wave advisories are declared when the air temperature exceeds 4.5 degrees C (8 degrees F) of the normal value. However, the trend at present is WAY above what we would expect it to be for this time of year.
Health advisory for people
With temperatures being 40 degrees C (104 degrees F), health experts and the IMD are advising residents of Delhi to take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses:
Avoid sun during peak: Limit outdoor activities between noon and 4:00 p.m. when sun exposure is at its highest.
Maintain hydration: Drink plenty of water and electrolyte-replenishing fluids at all times, even when you are not thirsty.
Use electronic tools (applications) to track weather and traffic: Delhi residents should use applications such as the mParivahan and weather apps to monitor the weather in real-time and plan their commutes accordingly.
According to meteorologists, the continuing dry northwesterly wind flow with no significant western disturbance for the next several days will keep Delhi under a “heat dome” for some time.
