Delhi weather: Max temp likely to settle at 45 degrees Celsius; AQI poor

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June 11, 2025 11:08 am

Delhi weather: The city woke up to a warm morning on Wednesday, with the minimum temperature settling at 27.2 degrees Celsius.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange alert for the capital city till Wednesday, warning people to stay cautious and take steps to protect themselves from the ongoing heatwave.

According to the IMD, very hot weather will persist in Delhi until at least June 12.

The relative humidity at 8.30 am was 39 per cent and the maximum temperature is expected to settle at 45 degrees Celsius.

The air quality was recorded in the poor category as the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 9 am stood at 227.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between zero and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 and 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 and 200 ‘moderate’, 201 and 300 ‘poor’, 301 and 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 and 500 ‘severe’.

Delhi: Child labour remains a disturbing reality in the national capital, with multiple incidents surfacing regularly. Even as we mark the 14th World Day Against Child Labour, Delhi has not managed to rid itself of the chains that continue to bind its children—forcing many into odd jobs for survival. In 2024, authorities in Delhi rescued 1,170 children in nearly 100 cases of child labour and trafficking. This marked a slight decline from 1,257 children rescued in 126 cases in 2023. These minors, often found working in hazardous conditions for minimal pay, endured long hours of exploitative labour—underlining the continuing crisis of child exploitation in India’s capital.

Delhi weather: City to be hotter for next few days, says IMD

Delhi weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted very hot weather for the national capital on Monday, with temperatures soaring to 44 degrees Celsius. The day began with a temperature of 27.6 degrees Celsius early morning, signaling a hot and uncomfortable day ahead. According to the IMD, temperatures are likely to rise even further over the next three days, potentially reaching 45 degrees Celsius. A yellow alert has been issued for “hot and humid” conditions expected to persist across the city for at least four more days.

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