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Delhi records minimum temperature of 24.5 deg C after light rains

The minimum temperature in the national capital on Sunday settled at 24.5 degrees Celsius, three notches below the average, the IMD said

Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi; more downpour expected during the day

Heavy rains lashed parts of the national capital on Friday morning bringing much-needed respite from heat as the minimum temperature fell five notches to 22.8 degrees Celsius

Thundershowers likely in Delhi today, IMD issues yellow alert for capital

The meteorological department has issued a yellow alert, warning of thundershowers and gusty winds towards Wednesday afternoon or evening in the national capital

Light rain or drizzle likely in Delhi, min temp settles at 31.2 deg C

The mercury dropped slightly on Tuesday morning with the minimum temperature settling at 31.2 degrees Celsius, even as the weather office has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle

Deadly heat stifles Delhi, mercury above 44 degrees Celsius at most places

The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 43.9 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal

Delhi records high of 43.8 degrees, no respite from heat till June 15

The maximum temperature in the national capital on Saturday settled at 43.8 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The minimum temperature settled at 29.7 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal, it said. According to the IMD, partly cloudy skies with thunder, lightning and strong surface winds are expected in Delhi in the next few days but no major respite from the heat is likely till June 15. Heatwave conditions are expected to prevail in isolated pockets of Delhi, Haryana, northwest Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh till June 15, a Skymet Weather report said. The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded in the 'poor' (285) category around 6:45 pm, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) data. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

Delhi's minimum temp settles at 29.7 deg C, light thunderstorms likely

The minimum temperature in the national capital settled at 29.7 degrees Celsius, two notches above the normal, even as IMD predicted partly skies with possibility of light thunderstorms during the day

No let-up in heatwave in Delhi, temperature likely to decrease by Saturday

Many parts of Delhi recorded a heatwave for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, even as the India Meteorological Department said some respite is expected in two days. The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal. Four out of the 11 weather stations in Delhi recorded a heatwave on Tuesday. The maximum temperature settled at 46.6 degrees Celsius at the Sports Complex, making it the hottest place in the city. Najafgarh, Mungeshpur, Pitampura and Ridge stations recorded a high of 46.3 degrees Celsius, 46.2 degrees Celsius, 45.7 degrees Celsius and 45.2 degrees Celsius, respectively. The weather office has issued a yellow alert, warning of heatwave conditions at isolated places in the capital on Thursday. It said the heatwave conditions could lead to "moderate" health concerns for vulnerable people -- infants, the elderly and those suffering from chronic diseases. Hence, such people should avoid

Delhi, nearby areas to witness severe heatwave, IMD issues 'orange alert'

An 'orange alert' has been issued in Delhi and other nearby areas concerning a severe heatwave with the temperature varying between 44 to 47 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department on Monday.The heatwave would be prevalent in Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan."Orange alert in Delhi. Severe heatwave from June 4 in Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, UP and parts of MP, Rajasthan. Temp varying b/w 44°-47°. Shall continue for four more days. We advise people to venture out carefully as heat spells are very severe," said RK Jenamani, senior scientist at IMD.With the anticipation of monsoon entering Delhi to give a shy of relief from the scorching heat, the people are left disappointed as according to the IMD, monsoon is yet to set in the North."In North-eastern parts, heavy rainfall is expected. Assam, Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh have been issued warnings. Meanwhile, the monsoon has not really begun anywhere in the North.

Mercury remains above 45 degrees Celsius in many parts of Delhi on Monday

The maximum temperature settled at 46.4 degrees, five notches above normal, at Najafgarh, making it the hottest place in the capital

Delhi logs minimum temperature of 27.4 deg C, heatwave conditions likely

The weatherman has forecast a partly cloudy sky with heat wave conditions at isolated places and strong surface winds with a speed of 20-30 kmph during the day

Delhi records min temp at 28.7 deg C, heatwave likely at few places

The minimum temperature in Delhi on Saturday settled at 28.7 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal, IMD said

Not possible to micro forecast thunderstorms in June, say experts

There is a greater chance of a sudden development of thunderstorms in May and June due to high temperatures and high humidity

Delhi may see thundery development, max temp predicted at 40 deg C

Delhi may witness a thundery development and winds gusting upto 30 kmph on Wednesday and the maximum temperature is predicted to settle around 40 degrees Celsius, IMD said

Mercury dips in Delhi to 20 deg C; light rain or drizzle expected

The mercury dipped in Delhi today morning to 20.4 degrees Celsius, seven notches below normal, a day after heavy rains and a thunderstorm lashed the city

Parts of Delhi face blackouts as poles, wires damaged by thunderstorm, rain

Several parts of the national capital faced blackouts as poles, wires and other electrical installations were damaged by the severe thunderstorm and heavy rains that hit the city on Monday evening

Two killed as heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorm hit Delhi

At least two people were killed and several injured as heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorm, lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday evening

Delhi's max temp crosses 40 deg C, light rains likely in next 2 days

The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 40.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday, almost a notch higher than what was recorded a day ago.

Delhi records minimum temp at 26.9 deg C; IMD predicts light rains

The minimum temperature in Delhi on Saturday morning settled at 26.9 degrees Celsius, while the IMD predicted light to moderate rains during the day

Partly cloudy skies in Delhi; minimum temperature settles at 23.6 deg C

Delhi is likely to see partly cloudy skies on Wednesday which will keep the mercury in check.