Delhi on Tuesday recorded its all-time high maximum temperature as the mercury touched 49.9 degrees Celsius.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), some areas, some areas, such as Mungeshpur and Narela, registered temperatures of 49.9 degrees Celsius, 9 degrees Celsius above normal. Najafgarh also recorded 49.8 degrees Celsius.
Delhi’s primary observatory in Safdarjung noted the overall temperature at 48.5 degrees Celsius, five notches above normal. The highest temperature ever recorded in Delhi over the past 100 years is 49.2 degrees Celsius, clocked on May 15–16, 2022.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), some areas, some areas, such as Mungeshpur and Narela, registered temperatures of 49.9 degrees Celsius, 9 degrees Celsius above normal. Najafgarh also recorded 49.8 degrees Celsius.
Maximum Temperatures (≥ 45°C)/Heat wave Stations over the Northwest India dated 28-05-2024 pic.twitter.com/yXbcNpSHgG
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 28, 2024
#Delhi records the highest #temperature of this season. Safdarjung record high of 45.8 degrees, #heatwave conditions over NCR. @JATINSKYMET @Mpalawat #Skymet #Forecast #WeatherUpdate
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Explaining the reason behind the scorching heat, Mahesh Palawat, vice president of Meteorology and Climate Change at Skymet Weather, said, "In open areas with vacant land, there is increased radiation. Direct sunlight and lack of shade make these regions exceptionally hot."
He added, "When wind blows from the west, it affects these areas first. As they are on the outskirts, temperatures rise rapidly."
Some respite from the heatwave conditions is expected on Friday and Saturday, with the possibility of a thunderstorm and light rain in the IMD forecast for these days.
(WIth inputs from PTI)
(WIth inputs from PTI)