Delhi. On March 26, the maximum temperature in the city crossed 40°C, reaching 40.5°C.
The heatwave wasn’t limited to Delhi, as many other parts of the country also recorded high temperatures.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for rising temperatures in the coming days, with even hotter conditions expected in April.
Other States Where Temperatures Crossed 40°C
Besides Delhi, several places across India also saw temperatures surpass 40°C on March 26. Some of these include:
Maharashtra: Akola recorded the highest temperature in the state at 42°C.
Rajasthan: Chittorgarh saw a temperature of 40.5°C.
Madhya Pradesh: Hoshangabad hit 40.9°C.
Uttar Pradesh: Prayagraj recorded a scorching 41.6°C.
Chhattisgarh: Rajnandgaon reached 41°C.
As per IMD, maximum temperature in Delhi rose to 40.5°C yesterday (26/03/25) pic.twitter.com/R4T7URZAN2
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Telangana: Nizamabad’s temperature was 40.1°C.
Andhra Pradesh: Nandyal recorded 40°C.
Weather Outlook for Delhi
Despite the western disturbance currently being active, experts have stated that it will not impact Delhi’s weather.
The city will experience slow winds, with increased sunlight contributing to the rising temperatures. On Thursday, March 27, the temperature in Delhi is expected to be around 38°C.
However, some relief is expected over the weekend, with the temperature dipping to 35°C on Saturday and Sunday.
Starting Monday, March 30, temperatures will begin to rise again, with Delhi reaching 36°C to 37°C between March 30 and April 2.
The IMD has cautioned that the heat is likely to intensify in the coming weeks, with more areas experiencing extreme temperatures as April progresses.
