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The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's primary weather monitoring station, recorded a maximum temperature of 40.5 degrees Celsius, marking the highest reading of the year thus far. The Met office has little solace to offer as a white hot May waits its turn.
By Anand Singha April 26, 2024, 8:03:50 PM IST (Published)
As summer tightens its grip, Delhi witnessed scorching temperatures today, April 26, surpassing the 40-degree Celsius threshold for the first time this season. The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's primary weather monitoring station, recorded a sweltering maximum temperature of 40.5 degrees Celsius, marking the highest reading of the year thus far.
Delhi records the highest #temperature of this year, crossing the 40-degree mark first time this season. Safdarjung Observatory records a maximum of 40.5 degrees. #Skymet #Forecast #Delhi
— Skymet (@SkymetWeather) April 26, 2024
Adding to the concerns, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a dire warning, declaring 2023 as the warmest year on record and projecting that 2024 will surpass it in terms of temperature. IMD forecasts indicate a further intensification of rising temperatures, particularly in North and Central India, with the onset of May.
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