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Last updated on - April 15, 2026, 10:25 AM IST
The city on Tuesday recorded its hottest day of the year at At 38.2°C.
The mercury may continue climbing over the next few days, potentially touching 42°C by Friday.
Tuesday’s maximum was two notches above normal, surpassing the earlier seasonal high of 36.8°C recorded on April 2 and March 11 this year.
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi’s temperatures are expected to continue rising, approaching 40°C on Wednesday
IMD officials have not yet issued a formal heatwave alert for the capital.
According to IMD criteria, a heatwave is declared when temperatures exceed 40°C, with a departure of at least 4.5°C above normal, or when they cross 45°C in the plains.
A weak western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region and parts of north Punjab from Wednesday night
The maximum temperature was 30.8°C on April 9, climbing to 32.8°C on April 10, and then to 34.7°C on April 11 and 12.
Last year, the city recorded 42.1°C on April 26, while the all-time April record remains 45.6°C, set in 1941.
Air quality in the capital remained within the ‘moderate’ bracket on Tuesday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 167, slightly higher than Monday’s 149.
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