Delhi sees hottest day in 72 years in first half of April - details!

Temperatures in Delhi have risen to levels not seen in the last 72 years. The public is suffering greatly as a result.

Temperature

As early as February this year, temperatures in various parts of India began to rise sharply. Heat waves are particularly prevalent in central and northern India. The Indian Meteorological Department has already warned the public to be cautious. Now, the temperature in Delhi has risen to a level not seen in 72 years. This has upset the public.

72 years

The maximum temperature in Delhi on Saturday was 42.4 degrees Celsius. Experts say the first 15 days of April were the 72nd year in a row.

According to the Safdarjung Meteorological Department, the period from 1951 to 2022 recorded a high of 41.6 degrees Celsius on April 12-13, 2010. This is the highest temperature ever recorded. According to the Meteorological Department, 42.4 degrees Celsius was recorded on the 8th of this month.

The blazing sun

The meteorological office said that the current temperature in Delhi is 8 degrees higher than the average temperature prevailing this month. The maximum temperature recorded in April 2021 was 42.2 degrees. This is 40.1 degrees Celsius in 2020, 42.1 degrees Celsius in 2019 and 42 degrees Celsius in 2018.

Warning

An orange alert has been issued in Delhi for the last two days due to heavy sun. The MET Office has warned that temperatures could rise in the coming days and people should follow precautionaries.