Delhi Weather Update: Mercury reaches 43.5°C in Delhi, IMD’s ‘Yellow Alert’ issued; Know when you will get relief from scorching heat and rain alert

At present, the heat in the national capital Delhi has made life difficult for the people. Even on weekends, Delhiites had to face the harsh wrath of the sun. However, the Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for Monday as well, but has also predicted major relief through heavy rains. There was no relief on Sunday either, the temperature reached 43.5°C in the ridge. Sunday also remained a scorching hot day in Delhi. The maximum temperature recorded at Safdarjung Observatory was 42.1 degrees Celsius, which is about three degrees above normal. Although there was a slight decline compared to Saturday’s 42.8 degrees, the humidity and scorching sun kept people worried. According to the Meteorological Department, the highest temperature of 43.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in the Ridge area of ​​Delhi. Sunday night also remained very hot and the minimum temperature remained at 26.2 degrees Celsius. It is noteworthy that the first severe heat wave of this season was recorded in Delhi on Saturday, when the mercury in some areas reached 44.5 degrees. IMD’s ‘Yellow Alert’ and forecast of heavy rain. Amid the scorching heat, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow Alert’ for Monday, according to which sporadic heat wave may occur in some parts of the city. But, the good news is that as Monday progresses, the weather may take a turn and there is a possibility of light drizzle or rain. There will be a big improvement in the weather from Tuesday. Due to strong winds and rain, the maximum temperature may fall below 40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the sky will remain cloudy till the middle of the week, due to which the mercury is expected to drop to around 37 degrees Celsius by Thursday. Why was ‘heatwave’ not declared on Sunday even after crossing 42 degrees? IMD scientist Krishna Mishra said that the temperature remained between 42 to 44 degrees on Sunday, but due to the drop of 1 degree in the maximum temperature and the increase in the normal temperature for this period, technically heat wave situation was not created. According to the Meteorological Department, the normal temperature is updated every five days. The normal temperature for April 26 to 30 is 39 degrees, while for April 21-25 it was 37.7 degrees. Let us tell you that heat wave condition is considered when the maximum temperature is above 40 degrees and is at least 4.5 degrees above normal or directly crosses 45 degrees. Along with the heat, the climate of Delhi also remains bad. On Sunday, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 222, which falls in the ‘poor’ category. However, it was slightly better than Saturday’s 243 AQI. The Meteorological Department and health experts have advised Delhiites to keep drinking water continuously to avoid this scorching heat and pollution, avoid going out in the strong afternoon sun and keep an eye on the latest weather updates.