Delhi records soaring temperatures, check the seven day forecast for the capital
The weather department predicted partly cloudy skies and issued an orange alert warning of heatwave-like conditions in isolated parts of the city in the evening. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius.
According to official data, relative humidity in the national capital stood at 43 per cent at 8.30 am.
Air quality remains in the poor category
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality in Delhi was recorded at 9 am with an Air Quality Index of 223 in the poor category.
According to CPCB standards, an AQI of zero to 50 is classified as good, 51 to 100 as satisfactory, 101 to 200 as moderate, 201 to 300 as poor, 301 to 400 as very poor, and 401 to 500 as severe.
| History | Maximum Temperature (°C) | Minimum Temperature (°C) | Wind (Morning/Noon/Evening) | Weather forecast |
| April 26, 2026 | 43-45 | 26.2 | BGB 10-15 / NW 15-20 / NW 10-15 | Mackerel sky. Heat wave in isolated places. Wind up to 20-30 km per hour, strong wind up to 40 km per hour |
| April 27, 2026 | 43-45 | 26-28 | NW 10-15 / NW 15-20 / NW 10-15 | Partly cloudy. Heat wave in isolated places. Possibility of light rain with thunderstorms. Wind 30-40 km/h, strong winds up to 50 km/h |
| April 28, 2026 | 40-42 | 27-29 | SW 15-20 / SW 10-15 / SE 10-15 | Partly and generally cloudy. Light rain or drizzle, thunderstorms and strong winds |
| April 29, 2026 | 39-41 | 25-27 | GD 10-15 / GD 15-20 / GD 10-15 | Partly and generally cloudy. Light rain or drizzle, thunderstorms and strong winds |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 37-39 | 23-25 | GD 10-15 / GD 10-15 / GD 10-15 | Partly and generally cloudy. Thunder likely in the evening |
| 01 May 2026 | 39-41 | 23-25 | GD 10-15 / GD 05-10 / GD 10-15 | Mostly clear skies |
| 02 May 2026 | 39-41 | 24-26 | GD 10-15 / GD 05-10 / GD 10-15 | Mostly clear skies |
Heatwave conditions are likely to ease after April 28
Heatwave conditions were recorded for the third consecutive day in many parts of Delhi and are expected to continue till April 27. A change in low-level easterly winds will likely reduce maximum temperatures, leading to a reduction in heatwave conditions from 28 April.
No significant change in maximum temperatures is expected for the next two days, followed by a decrease of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius over the following three days, followed by an increase of about 2 degrees. Maximum temperatures are expected to remain above normal for the next three days and then return to normal levels.
Latest temperature trends
While no major change in maximum temperatures was observed in the last 24 hours, minimum temperatures increased by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. Minimum temperatures ranged from 25 to 27 degrees Celsius, while maximum temperatures ranged from 43 to 45 degrees Celsius.
Minimum temperatures were 1.6 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal in many places, and significantly 3.1 to 5 degrees Celsius above normal in isolated places. Maximum temperatures were significantly above normal by 5 degrees Celsius in some places and 3.1 to 5 degrees Celsius above normal in other places.
Synoptic conditions affecting weather
A westerly disturbance persists as a trough in mid-tropospheric westerly winds north of latitude 32°N, along longitude 78°E, at approximately 5.8 km above mean sea level. Upper air cyclonic circulations persist over northwestern Uttar Pradesh and eastern Uttar Pradesh at an altitude of about 1.5 km above mean sea level.
The subtropical westerly jet stream, with wind speeds of about 80 knots at an altitude of 12.6 km above mean sea level, continues over eastern and northeastern India. The cyclonic circulation over southwest Rajasthan and neighboring Pakistan weakened with the associated trough.
Public advisory due to extreme heat
Moderate temperature conditions are expected to remain tolerable for the public but may cause health problems for vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly and people with chronic diseases.
Residents are advised to avoid prolonged exposure to heat, wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothing and cover their heads with cloth, hats or umbrellas. Adequate hydration is recommended even if thirst is not present. Officials also recommended keeping fire extinguishers at home and in vehicles.
