Delhi sizzles at 42 degree Celsius, IMD predicts rain in next 48 hours

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) claimed that the conditions for monsoons in Delhi-NCR is not favourable saying that the maximum temperature will stay above 42 degrees Celsius.

New Delhi: As Delhi has been witnessing severe heatwave, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said the conditions for monsoons are not favourable adding that the temperature will stay above 42 degrees Celsius. Senior IMD official Kuldeep Srivastava said the heatwave in the national capital is likely to continue though it is likely to experience light rainfall on July 2 and 3.  "Today`s temperature in Delhi is likely to stay above 42 degrees Celsius. The heatwave is likely to continue. Light rain is predicted on July 2 and 3 and the temperature might drop. Conditions for monsoons are not favorable and are delayed," he told ANI.