Temperature crosses 45 degrees Celsius mark in parts of Delhi
The Safdarjung observatory, whose reading is considered as the official figure for the city, recorded a maximum temperature of 42.7 degrees Celsius
New Delhi: The national capital remained in the grip of a searing heat wave with the maximum temperature again crossing the 45 degrees Celsius mark in parts of the city on Sunday.
“The Palam observatory registered a maximum temperature of 45.6 degrees Celsius," said a Met official.
The Safdarjung observatory, whose reading is considered as the official figure for the city, recorded a maximum temperature of 42.7 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season’s average.
On 18 May, the Palam observatory registered a high of 46.4 degrees Celsius, which is the highest so far this season.
Minimum temperature was recorded at 28.8 degree Celsius which was two notches above the season’s average, the official said.
The humidity level oscillated between 68% and 37%.
In what may come as a relief, the Met office has indicated the possibility of rain and thunder storm towards Monday evening and night.
“The sky will be partly cloudy. Rain and thunder storm may occur in some areas towards evening and night tomorrow," the Met forecast said.
According to weather man, the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover at 43 degree Celsius and 29 degree Celsius respectively.
On Saturday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 41.6 degrees Celsius while the minimum had settled at 30.7 degrees Celsius.
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