Maximum Temperature Above 45 Degrees!
The national capital Delhi and the National capital region (NCR) are reeling under severe heat wave-like scenarios in the city. The city is witnessing scorching heat-carrying an alarming yellow alert situation due to excessive heat.
The maximum temperature at the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi’s base station, reached 43.5 degrees Celsius against 44.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday, whereas Najafgarh became the hottest place at 46.4 degrees Celsius.
Areas such as the Sports Complex, Pitampura, and Jafarpur recorded the maximum temperatures of 46.1 degrees Celsius, 45.8 degrees Celsius, and 46 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Keeping in mind the gradual jump in the mercury level, the Met Office has issued a yellow alert, warning of heatwave conditions at isolated places in the capital on Tuesday.
Amid the yellow alert, residents are advised to stay indoors and step out, if necessary. One should cover one's head and face before stepping out. One should stay hydrated.
As per PTI, Mahesh Palawat, vice-president (climate change and meteorology), Skymet Weather said that a fresh western disturbance may induce a cyclonic circulation which would lead to intermittent pre-monsoon activity in several places, including Delhi.
The maximum temperature in the capital may drop to 40-41 degrees Celsius by Friday.
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