Severe Heatwave Expected in Delhi with Temperatures Reaching 42°C This Week
Delhi weather update: Temperature to touch 42 degrees this week as extreme heat returns to capital, IMD warns residents. Check details
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Delhi is forecasted to experience temperatures soaring to 42 degrees Celsius this week, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Despite the rise, heatwave conditions are not expected, but residents are advised to take precautions against the heat, particularly vulnerable groups.
- 01Temperatures in Delhi may reach 42°C by Friday.
- 02Wednesday recorded the year's hottest temperature at 39.2°C.
- 03Heatwave conditions are not anticipated in the coming week.
- 04IMD advises vulnerable populations to take precautions against heat exposure.
- 05Temperatures are expected to remain above normal for several days.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that temperatures in Delhi could reach 42 degrees Celsius this Friday, with the hottest day of the year recorded at 39.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Although heatwave conditions are not expected, the IMD forecasts that temperatures will remain between 39°C to 41°C over the next week, with a slight rise in temperatures likely. Residents are advised to take precautions, particularly vulnerable groups such as infants, children, and the elderly, to avoid heat exposure. The IMD defines a heatwave day when temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius and are 4.5 degrees above normal. The forecast indicates a partly cloudy sky with maximum temperatures expected to be above normal for the next several days.
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The rise in temperatures may lead to health concerns for vulnerable individuals, requiring them to take extra precautions against heat exposure.
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