The people of Delhi-NCR woke up to yet another morning of cold wave and dense fog, reducing visibility in several parts of the national capital. The minimum temperature recorded in Delhi on Wednesday was 9 degree Celsius while the maximum temperature is expected to be around 20 degree cel
According to IMD, only nine days in May saw maximum temperatures in Delhi exceed 40 degrees, with two days of heatwave conditions impacting specific areas of the national capital.
The highest recorded temperatures in Delhi reached a maximum of 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday, climbed to above 42 degrees on Sunday, and reached 44 degrees Celsius on Monday.
As the heat is mounting up in the national capital, an expert from India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said that there is a poor possibility of heatwave conditions in Delhi-NCR.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted thunderstorms with light to moderate rainfall over the next couple of hours in the national capital on Wednesday.
The maximum daytime temperature is on the rise across North India, including Shimla, is on the rise over the last few days, with areas in the NCR region recording the highest temperature of 29.6 on February 18, according to data shared by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Meanwhile, over North India, cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are very likely over many parts of Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi till January 17 and thereafter in isolated pockets on January 18.
Delhiites will be getting large respite from the icy grip of winter as dense fog, and cold wave, holding sway on Delhi-NCR and parts of North India, will abate from upcoming Tuesday, January 10, forecast department said on Sunday.