Delhi experiences sustained high temperatures on Monday, with parts of the city crossing the 44 degrees Celsius mark amid dry, scorching winds. NDTV and Business Standard report that the maximum temperature reaches at least 44°C in some areas, while IMD forecasts a prolonged heatwave-like spell in the coming days.
Business Standard cites IMD data from the Safdarjung base station, which records a maximum of 43.4°C, about 3°C above normal, with the minimum at 26.3°C. Although IMD does not record “heatwave conditions” in the city officially, the reports say Monday is among the hottest May days recently, and that the city is seeing an extended period of punishing heat.
Other observing stations also report higher-than-normal readings, including Ridge at 44.6°C, Ayanagar at 44.4°C, and Lodhi Road at 43.8°C. The outlets agree that dry conditions and persistent heat are driving the warm spell across the national capital.
