If you are an avid book lover who wanted to step out to visit the nine day Delhi book fair but now wants to avoid doing it because of the torrid Delhi weather then you won’t be blamed. The fair began on Saturday and it is since then that Delhi temperatures have been on a record-breaking spree. Temperature is still 6 degrees above normal at 40.7oC and it does not appear to reduce anytime soon.
While Palam observed the highest temperature today, the maximum temperature for Safdarjung Observatory also recorded 39.1oC, breaking the ten year high of 38.2oC. Delhi has been observing some very hot and uncomfortable weather for the past many days. Due to absence of rain, the sweltering Delhi weather is becoming unbearable.
With temperature rising and maintaining its status above 40oC for most of the areas in Delhi, there appears to be no respite from the hot and humid weather till the end of August.
Maximum temperature as on 26th August, 2014:
| Location | Max. Temp. |
| Hindon | 40oC |
| Ridge | 40.4oC |
| Najafgarh | 40.2oC |
| Palam | 40.7oC |
| Safdarjung | 39.1oC |
| Ayanagar | 40.5oC |
| Noida | 39.2oC |
August usually accounts for a normal temperature of 30-34oC with moderate rain showers. But this year with mercury rising and hot weather threat perception still maintained for the month, Delhiites might witness dull moments during the month.
Gear up for the Delhi Summer
- Drink lots of fluids including fruit juices, coconut water and water to keep the heat at bay
- Get those air conditioners working as without them you will end up sweating, profusely!
- Give a nudge to that evening walk and stay indoors as the hot inclement weather is not getting any better in the evening as well.
