Amid rising temperatures, Delhi has been put under a “yellow alert” for a heatwave, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast maximum temperatures to soar to 43 degrees Celsius from Wednesday to Friday (April 21 to April 24). The current weather in Delhi indicates a significant rise in temperatures, with the maximum recorded at 39.5 degrees Celsius on Monday, which is approximately 2.7 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average.

The IMD reports that the minimum temperatures are expected to range between 20 degrees Celsius and 22 degrees Celsius, remaining near normal for this time of year.

However, the maximum temperatures will continue to exceed normal levels, with predictions of 41 degrees Celsius to 42 degrees Celsius on Monday and Tuesday, before reaching the peak of 43 degrees Celsius later in the week.

The Ridge observatory in north Delhi recorded the highest temperature on Sunday at 41.8 degrees Celsius, followed by Mungeshpur in northwest Delhi at 41 degrees Celsius. According to the TOI report, weather officials said persistent north-westerly winds and prolonged sunshine are expected to drive temperatures higher across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and north Rajasthan in the coming days.