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Delhi Heatwave Woes: Temp Hits 38.5°C Amidst Forecasted Thunderstorms
14 Jun
Summary
- New Delhi recorded a maximum of 38.5°C, below the seasonal average.
- Light rain and thunderstorms with gusty winds are expected Monday.
- The city's Air Quality Index was moderate at 151 on Sunday.
On Sunday, the national capital, New Delhi, registered a maximum temperature of 38.5 degrees Celsius. This reading was 1.4 notches below the average for this time of year, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The IMD has issued a forecast for Monday, anticipating very light to light rainfall. This precipitation is expected to be accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours.
Maximum temperatures across various monitoring stations in Delhi on Sunday ranged between 38.4 and 39.1 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, minimum temperatures varied from 23.4 to 26.2 degrees Celsius across the city.
In addition to the weather developments, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi stood at 151 at 4 pm on Sunday. This figure places the air quality in the 'moderate' category, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
