The national capital on Monday, 3rd June registered a minimum temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The maximum temperature is expected to settle at around 44 degrees Celsius today.
IMD forecast for 3rd June suggests a partly cloudy sky with heat wave conditions in isolated areas. There’s a possibility of thunderstorms, dust storms, or light rain towards the evening or night. Strong surface winds, with speeds of 25-35 kmph, may occur occasionally and become gusty during the day, the weather report states.
The yellow alert will stay intact tomorrow as similar weather conditions will prevail on 4th June also. On 5th June, the sky is predicted to be mainly clear with strong surface winds, with speeds of 20-30 kmph during the day. The Meteorological department has lifted the yellow alert from 5th June onwards.
Delhi can expect wet spell on June 3, 4 and 7, a major but short-lived relief from heatwave.
The weather agency issued a set of guidelines for the general public to prevent residents from getting ill due to heatstroke. The preventive measures notes, “Stay away from power lines or electrical wires. Stay indoors, close windows & doors and avoid travel if possible. Take safe shelters; do not take shelter under trees. Do not lie on concrete floors and do not lean against concrete walls. Unplug electrical/ electronic appliances.”
As per the extended range forecast, the maximum and minimum temperatures in the capital city over the next five days are expected to range between 44 and 29 degrees Celsius, respectively.