Delhi Heat

DNA: Why do people of India not take summer seriously?

The rains in the month of May must have blossomed your mind. You must have been happy that there was some respite from the rain in the summer season! But now the heat has started showing its attitude. The temperature in the capital Delhi has reached 46 degrees.

May 22, 2023, 23:42 PM IST

Summer already? At 33.6 Degrees Celsius, Delhi Sees Third Hottest February day in 54 Years

An IMD official said that the lack of strong western disturbances was the primary reason for the early heat in Delhi and other parts of northwest India.

Feb 21, 2023, 07:52 AM IST

India vs SA 1st T20: Temba Bavuma reveals team is drinking more water than beer to tackle Delhi heat

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma joked that his teammates have been drinking ‘more water than they drink beer’ back home in order to keep themselves hydrated.

Jun 09, 2022, 12:42 PM IST

Mercury soars to year's highest as wait for monsoon continues in Delhi

The India Meteorological Department said that this is the first heatwave in the national capital this summer season.

Jun 30, 2021, 09:33 AM IST

Mercury likely to rise in Delhi due to less rain

Lack of rain will likely to push the mercury further up in Delhi over the next two days, the weather department said on Tuesday. There has been no rain in the city for the past five days.

Sep 15, 2020, 11:05 AM IST

Delhi crosses 40-degree temperature mark on Friday

The mercury in the Palam area of the national capital crossed the 40-degree temperature mark on Friday. This comes two weeks after the maximum temperature recorded was 40.5 degrees. In Delhi, the temperature crossed 40 degrees mark on April 16, with recorded temperature as 40.4 degrees.

May 01, 2020, 20:14 PM IST

Delhi-NCR likely to witness rain on Tuesday: Skymet

The humidity will remain till April 15, due to which light clouds will start coming and there is a possibility of drizzle by April 15 with dusty thunderstorm or thunder. 

Apr 14, 2020, 16:20 PM IST

Delhi reels under scorching heat on Sunday, temperature reaches 41.2 degrees Celsius

"The maximum and the minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 42 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius," the weatherman said.

Apr 28, 2019, 20:02 PM IST

Respite from heat in Delhi; expect a pleasant Monday

"The sky on Monday will remain partly cloudy with a possibility of thunderstorm or lightning," an IMD official said.

Jun 11, 2017, 23:27 PM IST

Delhi wakes up to a cool, rainy Sunday

Delhiites were in for a treat on Sunday morning, as they woke up to a cool 24 degrees and overcast skies, giving them relief, albeit temporary, from the heat.

Apr 30, 2017, 08:58 AM IST

Delhi temperature soars to 41.2 degrees, heat wave to continue

Delhi residents continued to bear the scorching heat as the maximum temperature soared to 41.2 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average. Ruling out any respite, the weather office predicting the heat wave to continue for some more days.

Apr 18, 2017, 00:25 AM IST

Heat wave sweeps 10 states; Delhi touches 38 degrees C

The heat wave continued to sweep across 10 states on Thursday.

Mar 30, 2017, 21:17 PM IST