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Delhi sweats in sultry weather, heat index hits 46.5°C
27 Aug
Summary
- Sultry weather conditions prevailed in Delhi with high humidity.
- Heat index reached a high of 46.5 degrees Celsius in the afternoon.
- Rain offered temporary respite, but a dry spell is expected.
Delhiites endured sultry weather conditions on Thursday, exacerbated by high humidity levels. The heat index, a measure of perceived temperature, soared to 46.5 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, although brief evening showers in some areas provided a temporary dip to 36.6 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature reached 34.9 degrees Celsius, one degree above average.
Light to moderate showers are possible on Friday, but a prolonged dry period is expected from Saturday through Wednesday. Day temperatures are forecast to rise, settling between 34-37 degrees Celsius for the remainder of August. Minimum temperatures are likely to remain between 25-27 degrees Celsius.
While the ridge observatory recorded 10.8mm of rain, the city's base station at Safdarjung registered none. August has already seen 354.1mm of rainfall, significantly exceeding the monthly average. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality index has deteriorated to a moderate 129.
