Updated on March 29, 06:06 PM -
Intense heat is what Delhiites witnessed today. Those who were out on the streets bore the real brunt of it. It was a record breaking day for Delhi as far as the day temperature was concerned.
The Safdarjung Observatory today (Base Observatory for records) saw the day temperature settle at a sizzling 36.9°C which is a record for the month of March so far this year. It broke the earlier record of 35.5°C, observed yesterday.
We expect Saturday to be another hot and uncomfortable day, with temperature hovering in the same range as today.
However, a small relief is expected Saturday evening onward as a short spell of rain is approach Delhi and its adjoining areas. The rain will be light and patchy in nature, having marginal impact on the weather.
March 29, 1:18 PM- Heat in Delhi becoming unbearable, maximum likely to touch 37 degrees today
March day temperature in Delhi-NCR soared to the highest level yesterday to settle at 35.5°C at the Safdarjung Observatory (Base Observatory for records). The other Observatory which is in Palam saw marginally higher temperature of 35.8°C.
Similar conditions are likely to prevail in the city today as well. According to Meteorologists at Skymet, the day temperature is likely to break yesterday's record and settle around 37°C. The night temperatures too are set rise by 2-3 degrees.
After enjoying below normal temperatures until the first fortnight of March, last two days in Delhi observed above-normal temperatures.
Until March 19, temperatures were being recorded near normal. However, on March 20, the day temperature in Delhi shot up to 34.1°C, which was a significant rise from 30°C a day before.
Forecast
With dry northwesterly winds blowing over the region, a dry and bright sunny day is being forecast for Delhi NCR today. A thin cloud cover might be seen over the city during the later half of the day.
Some relief in terms of drop in temperatures will come during the weekend due to forecast of rain in the city.
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