On March 30, 2021, Delhi recorded the maximum temperature of 40.1 degrees Celsius which was the hottest day of the season then, the IMD official said. According to the official, on March 31, 1945, Delhi recorded its maximum temperature which settled at 40.6 degrees Celsius. Delhi Records Hottest Day Of The Season Today, Logs 34.1 Degrees Celsius.
There is relief in sight as pre monsoon rain and thunder showers may commence over many parts of the country in coming days. There may be isolated thundery activities on March 14 over parts of Delhi and NCR. Rain is expected to commence over Delhi and adjoining areas March 17 or 18 onwards.
Temperatures will be in excess of 34-35 degrees during that time and may reach in upper 30s during the third week of March. There is no weather activity anticipated during the next one week or so over Delhi and the NCR region.
There is an outside chance for the capital city to have splatter and fleeting showers, albeit very light and scattered towards late in the night or in the wee hours tomorrow morning.
Moreover, the month of February will definitely end on a dry note and nothing promising is expected in the initial days of March as well. Rainy spell up north will be very light and will not result in reduction of any heat. Nights will remain above normal but nit excessively and will somehow remain comfortable.