Delhi Braces for Scorching Heatwave as Temperatures Soar to 44°C on Sunday
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- •Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 28.4°C on May 24, 2026, two degrees above the seasonal average.
- •IMD issued a 'yellow' alert for strong surface winds and a heatwave, with maximum temperatures expected to reach 44°C.
- •Air Quality Index stood at 210 ('poor' category) at 9 a.m., according to CPCB data.
- •'Yellow' alert advises residents to stay updated and take precautions against heat exposure.
- •Volunteers like Mohammed Hasin distributed free water in Old Delhi as residents sought relief from the heat.
New Delhi, May 24, 2026: The national capital experienced a significantly warmer-than-usual night as the minimum temperature settled at 28.4°C, two degrees above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The early morning humidity stood at a relatively low 37% at 8:30 a.m., suggesting dry conditions ahead of the day’s intense heat. As the sun rose over Old Delhi, residents including cycle rickshaw pullers and street vendors began seeking relief from the rising temperatures, with many relying on free water distributed by volunteers like Mohammed Hasin.
