Rain respite likely in Delhi today as mercury soars to 42.3°C, 3.3°C above normal
Delhi experienced a significant rise in temperatures, reaching 42.3°C, which is 3.3°C above normal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted partly cloudy skies with a chance of light rain starting Tuesday. A yellow alert has been issued for Wednesday, indicating potential cooling temperatures and gusty winds.
- ▪The maximum temperature recorded at Safdarjung was 42.3°C, while the Ridge station reached 43.8°C.
- ▪Despite the high temperatures, no heatwave was declared as no station met the criteria set by the IMD.
- ▪A dust storm swept across Delhi in the evening, with wind speeds peaking at 61 km/hour.
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Rain respite likely in Delhi today as mercury soars to 42.3°C, 3.3°C above normalThe IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies on Tuesday, with possibility of drizzle in isolated parts of the city. A yellow alert has been issued for Wednesday.Updated on: Apr 28, 2026 7:57 AM ISTBy Jasjeev GandhiokShare viaCopy link Today's weather news: Delhi baked under above-normal temperatures on Monday, with the mercury soaring by up to 4°C above average across stations, though the India Meteorological Department (IMD) stopped short of declaring a heatwave and signalled a marginal dip with light rain from Tuesday.Weather today: The IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies on Tuesday, with the possibility of drizzle in isolated parts of the city.
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