Heat Wave Conditions Over Delhi: Hot Weekend Ahead
Key Takeaways:
- Temperatures to rise steadily, peaking around 24th April near 43°C
- Heat wave conditions likely over Delhi/NCR between 22–24 April
- Strong winds currently limiting sharp temperature spike
- Pre-monsoon activity to bring relief from 26–30 April with storms and showers
Day temperatures have stopped short of 40°C over Delhi for the last two days. The base station, Safdarjung, recorded a maximum of 38.8°C yesterday, the lowest in the last one week. Conditions continue to be favourable for a rise in temperatures over the next three days, between 22nd and 24th April 2026. Heat wave conditions are likely over Delhi/NCR during this period. Intense heat, with peak temperature, is expected on 24th April 2026.
Surface and low-level winds remained fairly strong yesterday. This factor restricted the expected rise in temperature. Today, the winds are also likely to pick up speed during the afternoon hours. It may not be as strong as yesterday; still, a sharp rise in mercury is unlikely. Tomorrow, the wind speed will decrease, but not sufficiently enough to accentuate the heat index significantly. However, the winds are likely to slow down appreciably on Friday, 24th April. The mercury is expected to rise and touch 43°C for the first time this season.
The likely heat wave conditions may not stay long enough. Pre-monsoon weather activity will be just ‘around the corner’ on 25th April, but a more visible manifestation is likely between 26th and 30th April. During that period, thunderstorms/dust storms accompanied by strong winds and typical pre-monsoon showers will lash Delhi/NCR on a regular basis.
The outlook suggests that heat will build up gradually and culminate on Friday, 24th April 2026, when the mercury may touch 43°C for the first time this season. A drop in temperature is expected at the start of next week. The last 4–5 days of April may witness fleeting showers, lightning, and thunderstorms, often accompanied by gusty, dust-raising winds.
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