Delhi likely to get relief from intense heat from Friday
Delhi has been experiencing intense heat, with temperatures exceeding normal levels. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted relief from the heat starting May 29, due to expected thunderstorms and rain. A yellow alert for heatwave conditions has been issued for Wednesday, with temperatures predicted to reach 45 degrees Celsius.
- ▪The maximum temperature recorded at the Safdarjung observatory was 43.5 degrees Celsius.
- ▪Ayanagar, Ridge, and Lodhi Road narrowly missed the official heatwave criteria by less than one degree Celsius.
- ▪The IMD predicts thunderstorms and rain will provide relief from the heat starting May 29.
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Delhi likely to get relief from intense heat from FridayThe weather office said stations at Ayanagar, Ridge and Lodhi Road missed the official heatwave criteria by 0.2 degree, 0.4 degree and 0.7 degree Celsius.Published on: May 26, 2026 10:10 PM ISTEdited by Priyanjali NarayanShare viaCopy link Large parts of Delhi remained in the grip of scorching heat on Tuesday, with temperatures hovering above normal levels and the Safdarjung observatory recording a maximum of 43.5 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.New Delhi, India - May 26, 2026: Residents of Vivekanand Camp in Chanakya Puri rush to fill empty utensils as water tank arrives on a hot summer afternoon, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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