Severe heatwave in Delhi, highest temperature in March since 1945, says IMD
The Hindu
The city had recorded a maximum of 39.6 degrees Celsius on March 29, 1973, the third hottest day in March.
The national capital reeled under a "severe" heatwave on the day of Holi as the maximum temperature shot up to 40.1 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day in March in 76 years, the India Meteorological Department said. The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for the city, recorded a maximum temperature of 40.1 degrees Celsius, eight notches more than the normal, said Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of the IMD's regional forecasting centre. "It was the hottest day in March since March 31, 1945, when Delhi recorded a maximum of 40.5 degrees Celsius," he said. "Low wind speed and plenty of sun due to clear skies over the last three to four days led to high temperatures," Mr. Srivastava said.More Related News