No respite from heat wave this week for Delhiites
NEW DELHI: Delhi woke up to a sunny morning on Sunday, with the minimum temperature recorded at 26.3 degree Celsius. The heat wave conditions are likely to persist in the national capital with mercury soaring to above 40 degree Celsius through the week.
“Heat wave conditions are very likely to persist in some parts of the city,” an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.
The maximum temperature touched 45.8 degree Celsius, weather office has predicted. The national Capital on Saturday too recorded 45 degree Celsius as the maximum temperature, five notches above the season’s average.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 24.5 degree Celsius, two degrees above the season’s average. The humidity level was recorded at 26 per cent at 8:30 am on Sunday morning.
“Skies will remain clear throughout the day and the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 45 degree Celsius,” the weatherman predicted. The Met Department had earlier predicted mega heat wave in the national capital will prevail till May 28.
On Saturday, Palam observatory recorded its maximum at 46.2°C. The Safdarjung observatory recorded its day temperature at 45.0°C and Ayanagar and Ridge also recorded their maximum temperatures at 44.9.
“Since last many years, we have been seeing that towards the end of May, Palam records its maximum temperature close to 46°C whereas the Safdarjung observatory remains in the mid-40°c.
“Last year, the highest temperature recorded at Palam observatory was 46.4°C. However, dry and warm northwesterly winds are prevailing over Northwest India and Pakistan region. Along with this, due to the presence of feeble Western Disturbances, dry weather will prevail over Delhi-ncr,” said an official.
He added that due to the clear sky conditions, temperatures are expected to rise, and loo-type conditions may prevail during the next 24-48 hours. Thereafter, easterly winds are likely to affect the Delhi region which may ultimately decrease temperatures but increase the humidity level.