Heatwave likely in Delhi today; IMD predicts more intense, frequent heatwaves in Northwest India this month
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IMD Director-General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that the frequency of intense heatwave conditions will be higher in April as compared to March.
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the national capital is likely to witness heatwave conditions today with the maximum temperature reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius.
The minimum temperature in the city on Thursday was recorded at 19.4 degrees Celsius, which is considered normal for this time of the season, as per IMD.
According to the weather department, the days will get warmer over the next few days.
"Heatwave will sweep across the region on Thursday. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 40 degrees Celsius," an IMD official said.
Heatwave conditions are likely to continue in the city for the next four-five days, the weather office informed.
