Delhi Records Maximum Temperature of 44.9 Degrees, 6 Notches Above Normal, Says IMD

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department, on Sunday, stated that Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 44.9 degrees on Sunday, which was six notches above normal.

The minimum temperature was recorded at 33.2 degrees Celsius, 5.7 notches above the season's average. For Monday, the Met Office has predicted mainly clear skies and heat waves to severe heat waves with warm night conditions and strong surface winds. At 5.30 pm, the humidity was recorded at 19 per cent on Sunday.

The national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the 'moderate' category with a reading of 195 at 6 pm, according to Central Pollution Control Board data.

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'. 

Orange Alert Issued In Delhi For Next 3 Days

There was no relief from the searing heat in Delhi on Saturday as the maximum temperature settled six notches above the season's average at 44.6 degrees Celsius, officials said.

Of its several weather stations, Aya Nagar recorded 46 degrees Celsius while Palam recorded 45 degrees Celsius, they said.

Similar weather was predicted for Sunday with mainly clear skies and heatwave conditions in several parts of Delhi.

The capital will be on "orange" alert for the next three days, which stands for "be prepared" in the India Meteorological Department colour codes.

The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 45 and 32 degrees Celsius. (with PTI inputs)