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Delhi Heatwave: Residents in the capital continue to wake up to extremely scorching weather, with temperatures soaring throughout the day and making conditions unbearable. The intense heat has raised health concerns, especially for the elderly and children. Moreover, a red alert has been issued for today, warning of heatwave conditions in many places across the city. Authorities have urged people to avoid outdoor activities during peak hours and stay well hydrated.

Delhi Weather On Wednesday

The heat index, a measure of how hot it feels when humidity is factored in, touched an alarming 51.9 degrees Celsius, a PTI report said. At 5.30 pm, Ayanagar was the hottest at 45 degrees Celsius, followed by Palam at 44.5 degrees Celsius, Ridge at 43.6 degrees Celsius, Pitampura at 43.5 degrees Celsius, Lodi Road at 43.4 degrees Celsius, Mayur Vihar at 40.9 degrees Celsius and Safdarjung --the city's base station -- reported 43.3 degrees Celsius. On the heat index crossing 50, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said it depends on temperature and relative humidity and varies throughout the day based on changes in these values. Additionally, the heat index is not validated for Indian conditions, and no official records of it are maintained.

Will Delhi See Relief From Scorching Heat?

Starting June 12, Delhi is expected to see some relief from the ongoing heatwave as light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are likely in the evening and night hours. While heatwave conditions may persist at many places on June 12 and in isolated areas on June 13, cloud cover and scattered rain will help ease the extreme temperatures. From June 14 onward, there is no heatwave warning, with temperatures expected to dip slightly. The weather will remain partly cloudy with chances of light to moderate rain and thunderstorms till June 17, bringing much-needed respite from the scorching heat.
"The severe heat is expected to persist till Thursday. A western disturbance is likely to affect northwest India from the night of June 13, which may bring light rain and thunderstorms in Delhi," said Dr Naresh Kumar, senior IMD scientist.
(With PTI inputs)

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