In a first, no heatwave recorded in Delhi this summer

This is quite unusual because since 2011, the observatory has always recorded at least one heatwave in summer, according to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) data

IMD predicts cloudy conditions in Delhi, heat wave unlikely till June 27

The forecast suggests that maximum temperatures will remain below 40 degrees Celsius for the next five to six days

Drained of life

Hindon River pollution threatens not just the water body but also locals and surrounding area

Delhi receives light rain

For the fourth consecutive day, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 38.6°C on Sunday, which is around normal for this time of the year

Down the garden path

Unexpected rain in May damaged some plants but they have also given relief to city’s gardeners. However, as the heat of June arrives, they are looking to protect themselves

Light rain likely in Delhi on Thursday, Friday

The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to settle around 41 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius, respectively

IMD predicts hotter, drier days in Delhi

The IMD had last month predicted normal to below normal monsoon in northwest India which means more drier and hotter days going ahead

Temperatures set to rise in Delhi: IMD

Safdarjung Observatory, the city's primary weather station, recorded a minimum temperature of 25.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, two notches below normal. The maximum temperature settled at 38.4 degrees Celsius, also two degrees below normal