Delhi under 5-day IMD warning as heatwave brings furnace feels
Delhi is currently under a five-day orange alert due to extreme heatwave conditions. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 46 degrees Celsius, with no significant relief in sight. The India Meteorological Department has warned of high risks of heat-related illnesses, particularly for vulnerable populations.
- ▪The IMD has upgraded its warning for Delhi from a yellow alert to an orange alert.
- ▪Temperatures in Delhi are forecasted to remain above 43 degrees Celsius for the next five days.
- ▪Heatwave conditions are attributed to the absence of active weather systems in the region.
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Delhi under 5-day IMD warning as heatwave brings furnace feelsDelhi weather today: The IMD has issued an orange alert for the national capital as temperatures continue to soar.Updated on: May 20, 2026 2:35 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Parts of Delhi-NCR have been witnessing intense heatwave conditions over the past few days, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to upgrade its warning for the national capital from a “yellow” alert to an “orange” alert on Wednesday.People seen covering their head and face with cloth to protect themselves from heat wave on a hot summer day. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)Temperatures in Delhi are expected to touch 46 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
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