Delhi Records April's Hottest Day In 5 Years At 42.4 Degrees Celsius
NDTV
Delhi weather update: The India Meteorological Department said this is the first time in 72 years that Delhi has recorded such a high temperature in the first half of April.
The blistering heatwave sweeping across Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) intensified further on Saturday with the maximum temperature in the national capital rising to 42.4 degrees Celsius, the highest in April in five years, and nearing the 45-degree mark in neighbouring Gurgaon.
The capital had recorded a maximum temperature of 43.2 degrees Celsius on April 21, 2017. The all-time highest maximum temperature for the month was 45.6 degrees Celsius on April 29, 1941.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said this is the first time in 72 years that Delhi has recorded such a high temperature in the first half of April.
The meteorological office has issued an orange alert warning of a severe heatwave in Delhi on Sunday too.
