Delhi sizzles at 52.9°C: IMD probes possible 'sensor error' in record-breaking heatwave
India Meteorological Department (IMD) is currently investigating the temperature sensor at the automatic weather station in Delhi's Mungeshpur to ensure it is functioning correctly, as reported by IMD Director General M. Mohapatra.
The IMD stated in an official release that it is examining the data and sensors.
«The maximum temperature over Delhi NCR varied from 45.2 degree Celsius to 49.1 degrees Celsius in different parts of the city, Mungeshpur reported 52.9 degrees Celsius as an outlier compared to other stations. It could be due to an error in the sensor or the local factor. IMD is examining the data and sensors,» the release mentioned.
The IMD further said that the heatwave conditions will reduce during the next 2-3 days.
«It has rained at many places in Delhi in the afternoon resulting in further fall of temperature. Heatwave conditions will reduce during the next 2 — 3 days due to gradual fall in temperature in association with approaching western disturbance, rainfall/thunderstorm and southwesterly wind blowing from the Arabian Sea to northwest India,» the IMD release stated.
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Unusual Temperature Readings in Delhi
According to the IMD, the maximum temperature across Delhi NCR varied from 45.2°C to 49.1°C in different parts of the city. However, an outlier was reported in Mungeshpur, where the temperature reached 52.9°C. This unusually high reading is suspected to be due either
