Delhi under yellow alert, IMD warns of severe heatwave conditions over north India
Delhi is under a yellow alert as the India Meteorological Department warns of severe heatwave conditions over the next three days. The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 44 degrees Celsius, with several areas recording temperatures significantly above normal. Heatwave conditions are also forecasted for other parts of north India, including a red alert for East Uttar Pradesh.
- ▪Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 43.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday, which is 3.4 notches above the seasonal average.
- ▪The IMD has warned of heatwave conditions over isolated pockets of Delhi from May 24 to May 28, with severe conditions expected from May 25 to May 27.
- ▪A red alert has been issued for East Uttar Pradesh on May 24, 25, and 26 due to severe heatwave conditions.
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Delhi under yellow alert, IMD warns of severe heatwave conditions over north IndiaThe weather department has forecast strong surface winds and heatwave conditions during the afternoon and evening hours through the next three days in Delhi.Updated on: May 25, 2026 5:12 AM ISTEdited by Arya MishraShare viaCopy link Delhi is set to witness another week of heatwave conditions, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a yellow alert for the Capital over the next three days.Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 43.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday. (HT Photo/ Parveen Kumar)The weather department has forecast strong surface winds and heatwave-like conditions during the afternoon and evening hours through the next three days.
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