The weather will turn cloudy due to the formation of a south-westerly wind. There is a possibility of light rain. This will give relief from the heat. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 44 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 30 degrees Celsius.
The maximum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 45.8 degrees Celsius, six notches above normal. Among urban centres, three areas, including Mungeshpur in northwest Delhi, were the hottest. The maximum temperature was recorded at 49 degrees Celsius.
On Friday, people were seen suffering from the heat of the sun and the heat wave throughout the day. People remained indoors since early morning to beat the heat. Hot winds were blowing since morning, which made people feel the heat. The situation was tense in most of the areas.
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, the maximum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 45.8 degrees Celsius, six notches above normal.
The minimum temperature was recorded two notches above normal at 29 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain for Saturday and Sunday. Light rain is likely in some areas. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 44 degrees Celsius, with the minimum at 30 degrees Celsius. The mercury has crossed 49 in Mungeshpur.
According to the Meteorological Department, Mungeshpur area was the hottest. The maximum temperature was recorded at 49.6 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature was recorded at 49.2 C in Narela, 49.2 C in Najafgarh, 48.4 C in Pitampura and Jafarpur and 48.3 C in Pusa.
AQI recorded at 190, The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 190 on Friday. According to the CPCB, Greater Noida had the highest AQI of 249 in the NCR, which is in the poor category. The AQI was recorded at 226 in Noida, 210 in Gurugram, 187 in Faridabad and 178 in Ghaziabad.