‘Yellow' alert issued for heatwave in Delhi; max temperature likely to be around 44°C
Delhi has issued a 'yellow' alert for heatwave conditions as temperatures are expected to reach around 44°C. The minimum temperature recorded was 28.2°C, which is above normal for this time of year. The Air Quality Index in the city is currently in the 'moderate' category at 189.
- ▪Delhi issued a 'yellow' alert for heatwave conditions with temperatures expected to reach 44°C.
- ▪The minimum temperature recorded was 28.2°C, which is above normal.
- ▪The Air Quality Index in Delhi is currently at 189, categorized as 'moderate'.
- ▪Isolated areas in the city may experience intense heat during the day.
- ▪The weather office advises residents to stay updated on the heatwave situation.
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Delhi experienced a warm Tuesday morning (May 19, 2026) as the minimum temperature settled at 28.2°C while the weather office issued a 'yellow' alert for heatwave conditions, with isolated places in the city likely to reel under intense heat during the day.A 'yellow' alert stands for "be updated", while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 44°C. Isolated places in the city are likely to reel under heatwave-like conditions during the day, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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