25 May,2026 11:08 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi for the next three days, warning of intense heatwave conditions as temperatures in the national capital are expected to rise sharply again.
According to the weather department, maximum temperatures in Delhi are likely to remain between 44 and 46 degrees Celsius till May 27, following a brief spell of cloudy weather and relatively cooler conditions earlier this week.
The IMD has advised residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses and avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during peak afternoon hours.
The IMD said maximum temperatures in Delhi could rise by another 1 to 2 degrees Celsius within the next 24 hours before remaining consistently high over the following days.
Minimum temperatures are also expected to increase by around 2 to 3 degrees Celsius before gradually easing towards the end of the month.
Officials said significant relief is unlikely before May 28, when weather conditions are expected to change due to possible rainfall and thunderstorm activity.
The yellow alert issued by the IMD will remain in effect till May 27.
Apart from Delhi, the weather department has also predicted severe heatwave conditions in isolated parts of Punjab and Haryana between May 25 and May 27.
Heatwave warnings are expected to continue in several northern states till May 28 as dry weather and high temperatures persist across the region.
Humidity levels in Delhi stood at 37 per cent on Sunday morning, adding to discomfort despite the dry heat.
The IMD has forecast the possibility of light rainfall in some parts of Delhi by Sunday evening, though officials said any immediate relief is expected to remain limited.
According to the IMD, more noticeable weather changes are likely between May 28 and May 30.
Light rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected to affect parts of Delhi and adjoining regions during this period, which may lead to a drop in temperatures by around 6 to 8 degrees Celsius.
Meteorologists said the expected weather activity could provide temporary respite from the ongoing heatwave conditions affecting large parts of north India.
Several states across the country are currently witnessing extreme heat conditions.
The IMD has issued red alerts for parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra due to severe heatwave conditions.
Orange alerts have also been issued for Telangana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Karnataka.
Authorities in several states have advised people to remain hydrated, limit outdoor movement during afternoon hours and follow safety guidelines issued by local administrations.
Alongside rising temperatures, Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the "poor" category on Sunday.
Among major monitoring stations, Anand Vihar recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 293, while Ashok Vihar registered 229.
Aya Nagar reported an AQI of 180, Chandni Chowk 157, IIT Delhi 217 and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) 154.
Other areas including Narela, R K Puram and Sonia Vihar also recorded elevated pollution levels, reflecting continued air quality concerns in the national capital amid the ongoing heatwave.
(With inputs from Agencies)
