Delhi Weather: Severe heatwave conditions from April 24, IMD issues yellow alert

Temperatures on Wednesday are likely to remain around 40-42 degrees Celsius

Severe heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in Delhi from April 24 to 27 as temperatures are expected to stay between 41 and 43 degrees Celsius.

The India Metrological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow' alert for the next three days.

"Moderate health concern is likely for vulnerable people, including infants, elderly people with chronic diseases," said the Met department, advising people to avoid heat exposure, wear lightweight, light-coloured and loose cotton clothes, cover head, and use a cloth, hat or umbrella.

On Tuesday, the temperature went down marginally but is expected to rise from Wednesday. The maximum temperature on Tuesday was 39.9 degrees Celsius, two degrees above normal. It was 41.3 degrees Celsius a day earlier, making it the season's hottest day. The minimum temperature was recorded at 20.9 degrees Celsius, two degrees below normal.

Temperatures on Wednesday are likely to remain around 40-42 degrees Celsius. "The maximum temperatures are likely to rise over Delhi by 2-3 degrees Celsius during the next five days. Temperatures are likely to remain 41-43 degrees Celsius during April 24-26. It will be above normal by 2-4 degrees Celsius over different parts of Delhi," said IMD.