NEW DELHI, 12 March (H.S.) : The impact of rising temperatures has begun to manifest in

the Delhi-NCR region ahead of Holi. According to the India Meteorological

Department (IMD), Tuesday marked the hottest day of the season in Delhi, with a

maximum temperature reaching 34.8 degrees Celsius, exceeding the normal by 6.4

degrees. In comparison, the maximum temperature recorded on Sunday was 32.8

degrees Celsius. The temperature in Delhi continues to escalate steadily. On

Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a minimum

temperature of 15.7 degrees Celsius. Pitampura experienced the highest

temperature of 19.6 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the humidity levels in the

air ranged from 92 to 29 percent on that day.

The IMD forecasts that Wednesday will experience partly

cloudy skies. Afternoon winds are anticipated to reach speeds of 20 to 30 kilometres

per hour. The maximum temperature for today is projected to be 33 degrees

Celsius, while the minimum is expected to be 18 degrees Celsius. Following

this, light rain accompanied by thundershowers is predicted from Thursday

through Saturday, with maximum temperatures ranging from 34 to 31 degrees

Celsius during this period. After the rainfall, a decrease in temperature is

expected in Delhi. Additionally, the air quality index in the city has fallen

into the poor category.

Hindusthan Samachar / Meenakshi Bhattacharya