IMD’s heatwave warning for Delhi till June 14, max temperature to touch 47°C

The IMD has issued an orange alert in the national capital region from June 11 to June 14. On Monday, the maximum temperature in Delhi crossed 43 degrees Celsius. The temperature in some areas was recorded at 43.4 degrees Celsius, which is 3.5 notches above normal.

Some areas of Delhi registered a maximum temperature of 46 degrees Celsius, the weather department said. Narela was the hottest at 46.6 degree Celsius followed by Najafgarh at 46.3 degree Celsius, Aya Nagar at 44.7 degree Celsius, Lodhi Road at 43.8 degrees Celsius and Palam at 44.1 degrees.

Issuing an orange alert in Delhi, the MeT department predicted clear skies with heatwave conditions as well as gusty winds, with the speed of 25 to 35 km per hour during the day on Tuesday.