Warmer morning in Delhi at 29°C minimum temperature; heatwave continues
Delhi experienced a warm morning with a minimum temperature of 29.3°C, significantly above normal. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert as maximum temperatures are expected to reach 45°C. The city's air quality remains poor, with an AQI of 226 reported in the morning.
- ▪The minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 29.3°C, which is 2.6 notches above normal.
- ▪An orange alert has been issued due to expected maximum temperatures of 45-46°C.
- ▪Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was reported at 226, indicating 'poor' air quality.
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Delhi experienced a warmer Friday (May 22, 2026) morning as the minimum temperature settled at 29.3°C, 2.6 notches above normal. The city remains under an orange alert with the maximum temperature expected to touch 45°C with persisting heatwave conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.The Safdarjung weather station recorded a minimum temperature of 29.3°C, 2.6 notches above normal.Palam recorded 28.7°C, 1.6 notches above normal; Lodhi Road 27.0°C, 2.0 notches above normal; Ridge 28.6°C, 2.4 notches above normal; and Ayanagar 28.8°C, 2.1 notches above normal.
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