Heatwave conditions persisted for the third consecutive day in parts of Delhi on Tuesday, with some weather stations recording the maximum temperature at least five degrees Celsius above normal.
As the heat is mounting up in the national capital, an expert from India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said that there is a poor possibility of heatwave conditions in Delhi-NCR.
For the next three to four days, temperatures will continue to be above normal levels and may even touch 40°C by the weekend. There could be very little rain, amounting to a few drops only and not even measurable. Temperatures may see an arrest after April 15.
Now, temperatures will rise but still remain close to the normal levels and we do not expect heat wave to be seen anytime soon. It may rise to 38 degrees in the third week, which is the usual temperature around that time.
Pre monsoon activities such as dust storm and thunderstorm usually increase when temperature cross 40 degree. Dust storm may commence over Northwest India including Delhi NCR by end of April and is expected to intensify during May.