Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Delhi Braces for a Hot Week as Temperatures Rise
Delhi is expected to experience a hot week with rising temperatures and no immediate rainfall expected.
Temperatures are predicted to reach up to 44 degrees Celsius by Tuesday, making it the hottest week of the season so far.
The IMD forecasts a rise of 4-5 degrees Celsius in the next five days.
Air quality in Delhi has declined to the "poor" category.
Delhi is expected to have a hot week with temperatures possibly reaching 42-44 degrees Celsius.
No rainfall is expected for the next week.
Temperatures crossed 40 degrees Celsius in several areas on Saturday.
The highest temperature recorded so far was 42.1 degrees Celsius in Ayanagar.
Air quality in Delhi declined to "poor" and Stage 1 of GRAP has been enforced.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- What
- Anticipated rise in maximum temperatures in Delhi.
- When
- The week of June 8, 2025, with the hottest days on June 10 and 11.
- Where
- Delhi and parts of the NCR region.
- Why
- Due to the absence of monsoon rains.
- Expected High Temperatures
- 42-44 degrees Celsius on June 10 and 11
- Hottest Temperature Recorded
- 42.1 degrees Celsius in Ayanagar
- Air Quality
- "Poor" category, AQI of 209
- Rainfall Expectation
- Unlikely in the next week
Sources
Heatwave grips western Rajasthan; max may touch 46 degrees Celsius
No rainfall sends mercury soaring across Telangana; Thunderstorm alert in 20 districts on June 8
Weather update: IMD predicts heatwave to grip North India in next 4-5 days, issues yellow alert in Mumbai
Heatwave grips Rajasthan, Jaisalmer sizzles at 45.3 deg C