The capital city is set to face another day of intense heatwave conditions today, following a record-breaking temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius recorded at Mungeshpur weather station on Wednesday, marking the highest temperature ever recorded in India.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted some respite starting tomorrow, predicting a partly cloudy sky with very light rain or drizzle accompanied by gusty winds (speed 25-35 kmph). “Delhi will witness partly cloudy sky, possibility of thunderstorm/duststorm with very light rain/drizzle accompanied by gusty winds (speed 25-35 kmph),” the seven-day forecast stated.
The record-breaking temperature has prompted IMD officials to suggest that the extreme reading could be due to a sensor error or local factors. Despite the scorching heat, Delhi experienced light-intensity rain and gusty winds later in the day, offering some relief to residents.
Nationwide Heatwave Conditions
Severe heatwave conditions accompanied by dry weather are expected to persist in many parts of the country until June 1. The IMD indicated that these conditions will gradually lessen over Northwest and Central India in the next 2–3 days. “Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions at most places in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, at many places in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, and at isolated places over Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh,” the IMD stated.
Isolated pockets of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha are also likely to experience heatwave to severe heatwave conditions on May 29 and 30, with isolated heatwave conditions expected on May 31 and June 1. Additionally, warm night conditions are anticipated at isolated places in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh, while Uttarakhand may see thunderstorms or lightning accompanied by gusty winds (speed 40-50 kmph).
The IMD’s forecast provides a mixed outlook, with continued severe heat in many areas but the promise of some cooling relief on the horizon for parts of the country, including Delhi.
