Delhi Scorches Under Record-Breaking Heatwave

Delhi's primary weather station, the Safdarjung observatory, recorded a maximum temperature of 46.8 degrees Celsius, marking the highest in 79 years. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this temperature surpasses the previous record of 46.7 degrees Celsius set in June 1945.

Delhi's primary weather station Safdarjung observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 46.8 degrees Celsius, the highest in 79 years, according to official data.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) data showed that Delhi's maximum temperature was 46.7 degrees Celsius on June 1945.

At 46.8 degrees Celsius, the Safdarjung observatory recorded its highest temperature six notches above the season's average on Wednesday.