Delhi records soaring temperatures, check the seven day forecast for the capital

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 2.4 degrees below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department.

The weather department has forecast a partly cloudy sky and issued an orange alert, warning of heatwave-like conditions in isolated parts of the city by the evening. The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 44 degrees Celsius.

Relative humidity in the national capital stood at 43 per cent at 8.30 am, as per official data.

Air quality remains in poor category

Air quality in Delhi was recorded in the poor category at 9 am, with an Air Quality Index reading of 223, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board.

As per CPCB standards, an AQI between zero and 50 is classified as good, 51 to 100 as satisfactory, 101 to 200 as moderate, 201 to 300 as poor, 301 to 400 as very poor, and 401 to 500 as severe.

Date	Max Temp (°C)	Min Temp (°C)	Wind (Morning/Afternoon/Evening)	Weather Forecast
26 Apr 2026	43-45	26.2	WSW 10-15 / NW 15-20 / NW 10-15	Partly cloudy sky. Heatwave at isolated places. Winds up to 20-30 kmph, gusting to 40 kmph
27 Apr 2026	43-45	26-28	NW 10-15 / NW 15-20 / SW 10-15	Partly cloudy. Heatwave at isolated places. Chance of light rain with thunder. Winds 30-40 kmph, gusting to 50 kmph
28 Apr 2026	40-42	27-29	SW 15-20 / SW 10-15 / SE 10-15	Partly to generally cloudy. Light rain or drizzle with thunderstorm and strong winds
29 Apr 2026	39-41	25-27	SE 10-15 / SE 15-20 / SE 10-15	Partly to generally cloudy. Light rain or drizzle with thunderstorm and strong winds
30 Apr 2026	37-39	23-25	SE 10-15 / SE 10-15 / SE 10-15	Partly to generally cloudy. Thunder likely towards evening
01 May 2026	39-41	23-25	SE 10-15 / SE 05-10 / SE 10-15	Mainly clear sky
02 May 2026	39-41	24-26	SE 10-15 / SE 05-10 / SE 10-15	Mainly clear sky

Heatwave conditions likely to ease after April 28

Heatwave conditions have been recorded at many places across Delhi for the third consecutive day and are expected to continue until April 27. A shift in lower-level easterly winds is likely to bring down maximum temperatures, leading to a reduction in heatwave conditions from April 28.

No significant change in maximum temperatures is expected over the next two days, followed by a fall of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius over the subsequent three days and a rise of about 2 degrees thereafter. Maximum temperatures are likely to remain above normal for the next three days and return to normal levels later.

Recent temperature trends

During the past 24 hours, no major change was observed in maximum temperatures, while minimum temperatures rose by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. Minimum temperatures ranged between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius, while maximum temperatures were between 43 and 45 degrees Celsius.

Minimum temperatures were above normal by 1.6 to 3 degrees Celsius at many places and appreciably above normal by 3.1 to 5 degrees Celsius at isolated locations. Maximum temperatures were markedly above normal by more than 5 degrees Celsius at several places and appreciably above normal by 3.1 to 5 degrees Celsius elsewhere.

Synoptic conditions influencing weather

A western disturbance persists as a trough in the middle tropospheric westerlies at about 5.8 km above mean sea level along longitude 78°E to the north of latitude 32°N. Upper air cyclonic circulations continue over northwest Uttar Pradesh and east Uttar Pradesh at around 1.5 km above mean sea level.

The subtropical westerly jet stream, with wind speeds of around 80 knots at 12.6 km above mean sea level, continues over east and northeast India. The cyclonic circulation over southwest Rajasthan and adjoining Pakistan has weakened, along with the associated trough.

Public advisory amid heat conditions

Moderate heat conditions are expected to remain tolerable for the general public but may pose health concerns for vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly and people with chronic illnesses.

Residents are advised to avoid prolonged heat exposure, wear light, loose and cotton clothing, and cover their heads with cloth, hats or umbrellas. Adequate hydration is recommended even in the absence of thirst. Authorities have also advised keeping fire extinguishers at home and in vehicles.