Delhi breaks ten-year-old record, observes highest maximum temperature

The record breaking spree of maximum temperatures in Delhi in August continues with the Palam Observatory recording 40.7oC as the maximum on Monday. This is the highest day temperature recorded in Delhi in the month of August in last ten years. Previous highest was 40.1oC, recorded on 11th August, 2009.

The Safdarjung Observatory also recorded 39.1oC as the maximum temperature, breaking the ten year high of 38.2oC. Delhi has been observing some very hot and uncomfortable weather for the past many days. This is this fifth consecutive day when the maximum temperature has settle close to 6 degrees above normal.

Meanwhile, the situation is expected to remain the same as there isn’t any significant weather system or rain in sight very soon.

By: Skymetweather.com