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Delhi Swelters: Heatwave Alert Issued!
20 May
Summary
- Delhi faced a warm Wednesday morning with minimum temperature at 28.3°C.
- An 'orange' alert warns of heatwave conditions, with highs near 46°C.
- Air Quality Index stood at 177 in the 'moderate' category.
Delhi experienced a warm Wednesday morning on May 20, 2026, with the minimum temperature recorded at 28.3 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange' alert, signaling preparedness for heatwave conditions.
The maximum temperature is anticipated to reach around 46 degrees Celsius. Some parts of the city are likely to endure heatwave to severe heatwave conditions throughout the day.
Specific weather stations reported readings such as Palam at 28.5 degrees Celsius and Lodhi Road at 26.8 degrees Celsius, both above normal. Separately, Delhi's Air Quality Index was measured at 177 at 9 a.m., categorized as 'moderate'.
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