No respite for Delhiites from scorching heat as the temperature continued to soar on Monday at 44.2 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature was recorded at 26.3 degree Celsius.
“Heatwave conditions are very likely to persist over parts of Northwest India and Central India during May 23 to 27,” an official at India Meteorological Department told a news source.
The maximum temperature was recorded at 43.5 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season’s average, while the minimum settled in at 27.2 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year, said a Meteorological Department official.
The IMD also warned that an intense heat wave is likely to grip the National Capital from May 27 to 29. According to weather analysts, next respite from excessive heat is likely only towards the end of May.
On Saturday, along with Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, Karauli in Rajasthan and other areas like Sawai Madhavpur, Barmer, Churu, Pokharan, Jaisalmer and Tonk recorded the highest temperature of the season as the mercury hit 47 degrees Celsius.
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