All heat records broken in Delhi, temperature crossed 52 degree Celsius
All the heat records in Delhi were broken on Wednesday (29 May). For the first time, the temperature in Delhi reached close to 52 degrees Celsius. According to the Meteorological Department, a temperature of 52.3 degrees was recorded in Mangeshpur. On Wednesday, at 2:30 pm, a temperature of more than 52 degrees was recorded in Mangeshpur. When the temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius was recorded in Mangeshpur, Delhi, the average temperature at that time was 45.8 degrees.
How will the weather be for the next 2 days?
The Meteorological Department said in the daily weather discussion on Wednesday that heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in northwest and central India are likely to gradually decrease from May 30. Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely in some parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi on May 31. Heat wave conditions are likely in different parts of western Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. The Meteorological Department said that heat wave conditions are likely in different parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand on June 01, 2024. However, the effect of heat wave can be seen decreasing.
The temperature reached around 50 degrees on Tuesday
The humidity level in the air was 43 percent at 8:30 am. Earlier on Tuesday (May 28), the national capital witnessed very hot weather and the temperature in Delhi reached close to 50 degrees Celsius.
Tips to avoid heat and sunstroke
The Meteorological Department has advised people to avoid heat and take precautions. Due to rising temperatures, people of all ages are at high risk of getting heat-related illnesses and heat stroke. This is a major health concern for children, the elderly and people with serious illnesses. The IMD has advised people to avoid heat and dehydration. Meanwhile, amid the scorching heat, the maximum demand for electricity in Delhi has increased to an all-time high of 8,302 MW.
