New Delhi: The national capital witnessed little relief from the heat on Sunday, despite recording a below-normal maximum temperature. High humidity levels made outdoor conditions more uncomfortable, with the 'feels-like' temperature crossing 42.5 degrees Celsius at 2:30 pm, while the actual temperature stood at 38 degrees Celsius.
Hottest Areas and Temperature Trends
Ridge recorded the highest temperature in the city at 39.1 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a gradual rise in maximum temperatures over the coming days, with an increase of 4-6 degrees Celsius during the next seven days. Minimum temperatures are also expected to rise by 3-5 degrees Celsius in the same period.
Humidity and Rain Forecast
While there is a possibility of rain and moisture-laden easterly winds, the accompanying increase in humidity is likely to make the weather more oppressive. The minimum temperature on Sunday was 26.2 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal, compared to 21.4 degrees Celsius a day earlier. The maximum temperature on Monday is expected to hover around 38-40 degrees Celsius.
A yellow alert has been issued for Monday, predicting light rain with thunderstorms. The air quality deteriorated from satisfactory to moderate, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 151 against 96 the previous day.
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