- By Nidhi Giri
- Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:08 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi Weather Update: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light rain or drizzle accompanied by strong winds is expected in various parts of the city on Tuesday, bringing much needed relief from the scorching heat. The temperature is also expected to come down. However, heat waves may persist in some areas of Delhi on Monday.
On Sunday, as the day progressed, the sun became more intense, pushing the maximum temperature to 42.1 degrees Celsius, 3.1 degrees above normal. Wind speeds ranged from 20 to 30 km per hour, and humidity levels ranged from 22 to 60 per cent.
The heat wave that has persisted for the past three days saw a slight respite on Sunday. The temperature, which was 42.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday, dropped by 0.7 degrees on Sunday due to cloud cover. According to IMD, Sunday did not constitute a heat wave, bringing some relief to Delhiites from the scorching heat.
According to IMD, the standard for "normal temperature" is updated every five days. The standard was 37.7 degrees Celsius for April 21-25, and has now risen to 39 degrees Celsius for April 26-30. The increase in the standard has reduced the difference between actual temperatures and normal, making it technically unrecognisable as a heat wave.
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Temperature In Different Areas Of Delhi (in degree Celsius)
-Ridge: Hottest area, maximum temperature 43.5
-Ayanagar: 43.1
-Lodhi Road: 42.2
-Palam: 41.8
Yellow Alert In Delhi For Today
IMD has issued a yellow alert in Delhi for Monday. It is forecast that the maximum temperature on Monday could reach 44 degrees Celsius, leading to heat wave-like conditions.
North India Weather Update
North India continues to reel under an intense heatwave, with several states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh experiencing extreme temperatures. While a few areas have seen brief respite due to cloud cover, thunderstorms, and isolated showers, the overall conditions remain severely hot.
The worst impact has been recorded in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, where temperatures have surged close to 46 degrees Celsius.
Banda in Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest temperature in the state at 46.6 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest district. In Rajasthan, Kota sizzled at 44.8 degrees Celsius while Churu logged 43 degrees Celsius. At least 10 cities in the state have reported temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, indicating a widespread and persistent heatwave.