Residents of Delhi-NCR are set to experience another intense and hot summer day on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for heatwave conditions for the next four days, as temperatures continue to soar above 40 degrees Celsius.
Over the past 24 hours, the maximum temperatures in the national capital ranged from 43 to 45 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperatures ranged from 25 to 27 degrees Celsius.
According to the IMD, there has been a rise in maximum temperatures by about 1-2 degrees Celsius in Delhi. However, no large change was observed in minimum temperatures in the past 24 hours.
Heatwave conditions to intensify across north India
The Met Department has forecast heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over large swathes of northwest and central India over the coming days, with temperatures expected to rise further this week.