Dust Storm Brings Respite but Delhi Still Sizzles at 44.2°C

A dust storm in Delhi brought some relief from the severe heatwave, but temperatures remained high at 44.2°C. Various parts of the city recorded extreme temperatures, with the IMD predicting cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and light rain with gusty winds for Sunday.

A dust storm swept across the national capital on Saturday, offering a brief respite from the relentless heatwave gripping Delhi. However, the maximum temperature still soared to 44.2 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal, according to the weather office.

In the most affected areas, Najafgarh recorded a high of 44.6 degrees Celsius, while Narela and Aya Nagar reported 46.2 and 44.4 degrees respectively. Other parts such as Pusa, Pitampura, and Palam also faced extremely high temperatures, ranging between 44.1 and 45.2 degrees Celsius, as stated by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The relative humidity fluctuated between 28 and 27 percent throughout the day. For Sunday, the weather office has forecasted a generally cloudy sky with thunderstorms and light rain, accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 25 to 35 kmph. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hit 43 and 29 degrees Celsius respectively.