New Delhi: Safdarjung recorded a maximum temperature of 42.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday, 5.1 degrees whilom normal and 0.9 degrees whilom Friday. The mercury soared to 44.5 degrees in the Ridge, 42.6 degrees on Lodhi Road, and 43.2 degrees in Ayanagar. This is the hottest day in Delhi since 2022; 43.5 degrees was recorded on April 28 that year. That is, without four years there has been so much fire in April.
How is heat wave declared? What is the scale of IMD?
According to IMD, heat wave is considered when the temperature is 40 degrees or whilom and is 4.5 to 6.4 degrees increasingly than normal. On Saturday, many stations in Delhi met this criteria simultaneously; hence, heat wave was supposed in the unshortened city. An IMD official said that on Thursday, Rohtak in Haryana and Ridge in Delhi had met this condition for the first time; that is, Saturday was unquestionably the third subsequent day of heat wave.
Why is there no respite at night too?
The minimum temperature in Safdarjung was 25.2 degrees — 2.5 degrees whilom normal. In Palam it was virtually 26.8 degrees. Due to hot winds the night temperature is not falling.
Will the situation be the same on Sunday also?
IMD has moreover issued a yellow zestful for Sunday and warned of isolated heatwave. That ways plane today there is less hope for relief.
When will the rains come and how much relief will we get?
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of light rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds between Monday and Wednesday. By the end of next week the maximum temperature may fall between 38 and 40 degrees. There will definitely be some relief, but the coolness is still far away.
How is the air quality?
With the heat the air is moreover rhadamanthine poisonous. The air quality alphabetize (AQI) has reached 'poor' category. This ways that people who are coming out have to struggle with both heat and pollution simultaneously.
If it is necessary to leave the house, leave early in the morning, siphon water with you, and do not stay outside between 12 and 4 pm. — Meteorological Department
