The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting a peak temperature of 45 °C on June 9–10, with “heat-wave conditions at isolated places” on Monday and Tuesday livemint.com. After crossing 42.1 °C at Safdarjung on June 8—the highest in 17 days—the national capital faces daytime highs rising by up to 3 °C over the next 72 hours timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
Heatwave Duration and Peak Conditions
Senior IMD scientist Krishna Mishra warns that “hot and humid days are likely to continue till June 12,” with clear skies and dust-laden northwest winds blowing at 20–30 km/h, increasing to 18–25 km/h by evening livemint.com.
Regional Impact and Relief Timeline
Neighbouring states Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh are also on high alert. Relief arrives with light to moderate rainfall forecasted between June 13–14, when Delhi’s temperatures are expected to ease to 38–40 °C on June 13 and 37–39 °C on June 14 livemint.com. Uttarakhand’s hilly areas may see isolated heavy showers from June 12–14, offering respite from the swelter livemint.com.
Safety Tips During the Heatwave
- Stay hydrated: drink at least 3–4 liters of water daily.
- Limit outdoor activities between 11 AM–4 PM.
- Wear light, breathable clothing and apply sunscreen.
- Check on vulnerable individuals, such as the elderly and children.
With scorching temperatures set to persist until mid-June, residents of Delhi-NCR and adjacent regions must take proactive measures to stay safe and healthy.
