Delhi experienced a pleasant morning with temperatures around 22°C, but a significant rise is expected, potentially reaching 40°C later in the day. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings about this heat surge following a period of rainfall.

Delhi woke up to a pleasant Wednesday morning, with the temperature hovering around 22 degrees C under clear skies and mild sunshine. However, the day is expected to turn significantly hotter, with temperatures likely to climb close to 40°C, according to the India Meteorological Department. The IMD has warned that after weeks of rainfall and relief, the national capital is set to witness a sharp rise in temperature this week, with the mercury expected to cross the 40 degrees C mark.

As summer heat gradually intensifies following a relatively cooler start to April, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 38.2°C  at Safdarjung on Tuesday, indicating a steady rise in heat levels across the city. Station-wise data showed that the day temperatures remained above normal across most parts of the city.

At Safdarjung, the maximum temperature was 38.2 degrees Celsius, 2.1 degrees above normal, while Palam recorded 37.6 degrees Celsius, 0.8 degrees above normal. Lodhi Road logged 38.1 degrees Celsius, 2.1 degrees above normal, and Ridge saw the highest at 39.5 degrees Celsius, a sharp 3.2 degrees above normal. Ayanagar recorded 37.8 degrees Celsius, 1.6 degrees above normal.