Delhi Records Hottest Day of 2025 at 40°C; IMD Warns of Heatwave Across North India

Heatwave Across North India: Northwest India is set to experience a significantly hotter summer, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting nearly double the usual number of heatwave days.

The region, which typically records five to six heatwave days in a season, may now face 10 to 12, IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy told the ANI.

"We are expecting slightly above-normal heatwave conditions, especially over West and Central India. Generally, Northwest India sees around 5 to 6 heatwave days. This year, we expect 10 to 12 days, which is double the normal," Roy explained.

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On Wednesday, the observatory at Ridge recorded a maximum temperature of 40 degree Celsius, which is 6.3 notches above normal. It beat the previous highest of the year - 37.1 degree Celsius, recorded on Tuesday.

According to the data from the IMD, the last time Delhi experienced such a high temperature in March was back in 2022, when it peaked at 39.1 degree Celsius on March 29.

Humidity levels fluctuated between 19 per cent and 52 per cent during the day. The minimum temperature had settled at 17.7 degree Celsius, the IMD reported.

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Heatwave warning across northern India

In the coming days, North India will witness a further rise in temperatures, with Delhi and surrounding areas expected to warm up by 1-2 degrees Celsius. However, temporary relief may arrive with north-westerly winds from Rajasthan, bringing a sharp 3-4 degree drop in temperatures.

These dust-raising winds, blowing at 20-30 km/h, will sweep through Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan over the next three days, making the weather dusty and dry.

With heatwave conditions expected to intensify, authorities are likely to issue advisories for heat protection, urging residents to take necessary precautions.

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