Delhi-NCR Suffers Scorching Heat Wave with Temperatures Soaring Above 40°C

There seems to be no respite for Delhi-NCR from the scorching heat. In the last two-three days, the mercury has crossed the 40 mark in many parts of the capital. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that Delhi-NCR may get some respite from rain and thunderstorm activity. However, the rising temperature is making it difficult for people to leave their homes. According to the IMD, the maximum temperature in Delhi on Thursday (June 18) was 39.5 ° C, while the minimum temperature was 27.9 ° C. The maximum temperature in the city's base station Safdarjung was 39.5 ° C, while the Ridge was 40.3 ° C and Ayanagar was 40.0 ° C. Most parts of Delhi witnessed a rise in the maximum temperature by 1-2 ° C during the last 24 hours, but the minimum temperature has increased by 4-5 ° C. The minimum temperature in Delhi during the last 24 hours varied between 26-28 ° C and 39-40 ° C.