When will Delhi get relief from the heat wave? Weather agency answers

The heat wave will grip Delhi until Wednesday, but a change in weather may bring down the temperatures from Thursday.

Delhi is likely to continue reeling under intense heat on Tuesday, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) extended the yellow alert till Wednesday. he capital recorded its first heatwave of the season on Monday, with temperatures touching 40.2 degrees Celsius.

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Relentless Heat wave to Continue Till Wednesday; Slight Relief Expected from Thursday

The heatwave will persist until Wednesday, but a shift in weather may bring a possible drop in temperature from Thursday.

The maximum temperature at Delhi’s other monitoring stations, including Ridge and Ayanagar, also crossed the 40-degree mark, reaching 41 degrees Celsius. At Palam and Lodhi Road, temperatures hovered around 39 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD.

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The weather department also predicted that Delhi’s maximum temperature will range between 37 degrees Celsius and 39 degrees Celsius on April 11, 12, and 13, with a mostly partly cloudy sky.

“Three stations — Safdarjung, Ridge and Ayanagar — met the heatwave criteria today, marking the first day of heatwave conditions this season. These conditions are likely to continue until April 9. Starting April 10, the IMD stated in a report quoted by PTI that temperatures will drop over Northwest India, including Delhi.

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What does Yellow alert mean?

When IMD issues Yellow alert for heat waves, it indicates that heat will be moderate and tolerable for most people, however, there could be moderate health concerns for vulnerable people including infants, elderly, or people with chronic illnesses. Authorities advise people to avoid heat exposure, wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose cotton clothes, and cover their heads with a cloth or umbrella while going out in the sun.

Health officials advise people to avoid heat exposure, wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose cotton clothes, and cover their heads with a cloth or umbrella when going out in the sun.

A Red alert means that the likelihood of developing heat related illness or a heat stroke is very high in people of all ages, requiring extreme care for those vulnerable.

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