Delhi Records Hottest Day of 2025 as IMD Warns of Intensifying Heatwaves

Northwest India braces for nearly double the usual heatwave days this summer, with temporary relief expected from northwesterly winds.

Delhi hit a scorching 40.5°C on March 26, marking its hottest day of 2025 and 6.3°C above normal.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts 10-12 heatwave days in Northwest India this summer, nearly double the usual 5-6 days.
Above-normal maximum and minimum temperatures are forecasted for most of India, with some southern and northeastern regions seeing near-normal conditions.
Temporary relief in North India is expected as northwesterly winds may reduce temperatures by 3-4°C over the next few days.
The IMD will provide extended-range and daily forecasts for localized heatwave predictions, emphasizing the growing impact of climate change on extreme weather patterns.