Delhi experiences warm morning; 'orange' alert issued for heatwave
Delhi experienced a warm morning with a minimum temperature of 28.3 degrees Celsius. An 'orange' alert has been issued for heatwave conditions, with maximum temperatures expected to reach around 46 degrees Celsius. The Air Quality Index in Delhi was recorded at 177, indicating a 'moderate' level of air quality.
- ▪Delhi's minimum temperature was recorded at 28.3 degrees Celsius.
- ▪An 'orange' alert has been issued for potential heatwave conditions.
- ▪The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 46 degrees Celsius.
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Delhi experienced a warm Wednesday (May 20, 2026) morning as the minimum temperature settled at 28.3 degrees Celsius while the weather office issued an 'orange' alert for heatwave conditions, with isolated places in the city likely to reel under intense heat during the day.An orange alert stands for 'be prepared', while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 46 degrees Celsius. Isolated places in the city are likely to reel under heatwave to severe heatwave-like conditions during the day, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).Among the weather stations, Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 28.3 degrees Celsius, 1.8 notches above normal.Palam recorded 28.5 degrees Celsius, 1.4 notches above normal; Lodhi Road 26.8 degrees Celsius, 2.8 notches above…
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