The IMD has forecast light rain in Delhi on Friday, potentially offering respite from the scorching heat currently affecting the national capital.
On Thursday, the maximum temperature recorded at the Safdarjung Observatory considered the official marker of the city, was significantly above normal at 44.8 degrees Celsius.
The Najafgarh weather station recorded a maximum temperature of 45.1 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Other stations in Delhi reported similarly high temperatures, with Narela recording 45.3 degrees Celsius, Aya Nagar 46.4 degrees, Ridge 46.3 degrees, and Palam 45.8 degrees, the weather office noted in a bulletin.
The national capital was under an ‘orange’ alert, indicating “be prepared,” during the day.
Relative humidity fluctuated between 15 per cent and 58 per cent, as per the IMD bulletin.
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The forecast for Friday includes partly cloudy skies with a possibility of thunderstorms and light rain or drizzle in some areas during the afternoon and evening.
Additionally, the IMD has predicted heatwave conditions in certain areas, accompanied by strong surface winds reaching speeds of 35 kilometres per hour on Friday.
The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 44 and 30 degrees Celsius, respectively. (With inputs from PTI)
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