‘Yellow’ alert for heatwave in Delhi; max temperature likely to touch 45° Celsius
Delhi is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the region, indicating severe weather conditions. Air quality has fluctuated, with recent readings showing moderate levels after a previous decline into the 'very poor' category.
- ▪Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius on May 27, 2026.
- ▪The maximum temperature is expected to touch 45 degrees Celsius.
- ▪Air quality was recorded in the 'moderate' category at 186 according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
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Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday (May 27, 2026), with the weather office issuing a yellow alert for heatwave conditions.The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted strong surface winds with heatwave. Red alert issued for five Telangana districts on May 27 as State battles heatwaveAmong other stations, Palam recorded a minimum temperature of 27.6 degrees Celsius, 0.7 notches above normal, while Lodhi Road logged 25 degrees Celsius, 1 notch below normal.Ridge station recorded 27.5 degrees Celsius, 0.9 notch above normal and Ayanagar registered 26.7 degrees Celsius, 0.7 notches below normal.The maximum temperature is expected to touch 45 degrees Celsius.
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