- By Nidhi Giri
- Wed, 20 May 2026 08:47 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi Weather Today: Delhi residents are currently reeling under a scorching heatwave. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for a persistent heatwave for the next six days. However, no significant fluctuations in maximum or minimum temperatures are expected. On Wednesday, the maximum temperature is expected to be between 44 degrees Celsius and 46 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to be between 26 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius.
As per meteorologists, the winds are currently blowing towards Delhi are originating from Pakistan's Balochistan region and Rajasthan's Thar Desert. The impact of these dry and hot winds from northwest India is steadily increasing in Delhi and the NCR region. Residents are experiencing the most discomfort during the afternoon due to these hot winds.
On Tuesday, maximum temperatures in many areas exceeded 45 degrees Celsius. This is the second time this year that the maximum temperature in May has exceeded 45 degrees Celsius, following 2024. In 2024, heatwave conditions persisted, with maximum temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius for six consecutive days, particularly between May 26 and May 30. However, this year, heatwave conditions were recorded as early as May 19.
Tuesday was both the hottest day and hottest night of the season for Delhi. The maximum temperature was recorded at 45.1 degrees Celsius, 4.7 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature was 28.2 degrees Celsius, 1.7 degrees above normal. The humidity level ranged from 44 to 11 per cent. With a temperature of 46.5 degrees Celsius, the Ridge area was recorded as the hottest area in Delhi.
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Amid an orange alert, heatwave conditions were also felt in Safdarjung, Lodhi Road, and the Ridge areas on Tuesday. According to IMD, a heatwave is officially declared when the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius with a difference of at least 4.5 degrees Celsius from normal, or when it crosses the 45 degrees Celsius mark.