Delhi Scorches on Hottest Day of 2025, Relief Expected Tomorrow🌡️

Delhi Records Season’s Hottest Day at 43.8°C, Heatwave Alert Issued🔥

NEW DELHI (June 11): Delhi experienced its hottest day of the year on Tuesday as temperatures soared to 43.8°C at Safdarjung, the city's main weather station — four degrees above normal.

The "real-feel" temperature hit a scorching 47.7°C, intensifying heatwave conditions across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Wednesday, warning residents of continued extreme heat.

Heatwave Grips Multiple Zones🌡️

According to IMD weather expert Krishna Mishra, heatwave conditions were reported in:

• Ayanagar: 45.5°C (highest)
• Ridge: 45°C
• Pitampura: 44.8°C
• Palam: 44.6°C
• Lodhi Road: 43.6°C

A heatwave is officially declared when the temperature reaches 45°C or more, or when it exceeds 40°C with a deviation of 4.5°C above normal. By this standard, at least three parts of Delhi were under heatwave conditions.

What’s Fueling the Heat?🌬️

The relentless rise in temperature is being driven by:

• Hot, dry westerly winds
• Low humidity levels between 24% to 48%

These factors combined to make Tuesday hotter than Monday (which peaked at 43.4°C). May 16's 42.3°C now ranks as the third hottest day this season.

IMD Weather Forecast for Delhi⛈️

The IMD predicts no significant relief before June 13. However:

• Thunderstorms and rainfall may begin around Thursday (June 12) as moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal move in.
• Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand could start receiving showers from June 11.

Until then, Delhi can expect:

• Temperatures between 44°C and 46°C
• Gusty winds up to 40 km/h, adding to the discomfort