Delhi temperature shoots to 49°C; orange alert issued amid heatwave

Delhi experiences scorching heatwave with temperatures reaching 43.4°C, IMD predicts slight relief with light rain on June 12.

Delhi baked in extreme heat on Monday (June 10, 2025) as the real-feel temperature – or heat index – shot up to a scorching 48.9°C, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert for the next two days, warning people to stay cautious and take steps to protect themselves from the ongoing heatwave.

The actual maximum temperature in the city touched 43.4°C on Monday, 3.4° higher than the seasonal average.

The minimum temperature settled at 27.6°C while humidity levels fluctuated between 48 and 25 per cent, making the weather feel even hotter.

According to the IMD, very hot weather will persist in Delhi until at least June 12.

The daytime temperature is expected to hover around the 44°C mark, while the nights will also be warm at around 28 degrees Celsius, the IMD said.

Strong surface winds of 20-30 kmph are expected over the next two days but they are unlikely to bring much relief.

The IMD has confirmed that heatwave conditions have settled over the Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi subdivision, with cities like Hisar, Sirsa, Rohtak and Ayanagar (Delhi) reporting temperatures close to the 45°C mark.