New Delhi: Mercury on Thursday soared to the season's highest of 43.1 degree Celsius in the capital as a heat wave swept through the city, forcing many Delhiites to avoid going outdoors.
It is likely to be even hotter tomorrow with the weatherman predicting that the day temperature may rise to 45 degree Celsius.
Today's maximum was four degrees above normal, and up from yesterday's 42.2 degree Celsius while the minimum was recorded at 27.3 degrees, up from yesterday's 26.3 degrees and one degree above normal.
"It was too hot today. The hot winds also made the day miserable. I desperately wanted to be indoors but my professional commitments made me come out of the cool comforts of office," said Abhirami Ram, a management executive.
Today's humidity levels were low compared to the recent past. Humidity oscillated between nine and 36 per cent.
Earlier on May 10 and 11, the city had recorded a maximum of 42.6 degree Celsius, the season's hottest so far.
It is likely to be even hotter tomorrow with the weatherman predicting that the day temperature may rise to 45 degree Celsius.
Today's maximum was four degrees above normal, and up from yesterday's 42.2 degree Celsius while the minimum was recorded at 27.3 degrees, up from yesterday's 26.3 degrees and one degree above normal.
Today's humidity levels were low compared to the recent past. Humidity oscillated between nine and 36 per cent.
Advertisement
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Delhi's Maximum Temperature Settles At 37.8 Degree Celsius In 60 Years, Delhi To Be 4.5 Degrees Hotter: New Climate Map Makes Grim Forecast Light Rain, Cloudy Skies In Delhi Brings Temperature Down To 31.7 Degrees Vandalism At Kolkata Hospital Where Doctor Was Raped, Tear Gas Fired 150 mg Semen In Kolkata Doctor's Body, Suspect Gang-Rape: Parents To Court "Want To Ask Congress...": Mamata Banerjee Snaps At Ally In Rape-Murder Case Professor 'Digitally Arrested' For 12 Days By Scammers, Loses Rs 12 Lakh Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi To Address Nation From Red Fort PM Modi To Address Nation From Red Fort On 78th Independence Day Today Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.