Heat wave sweeps India: Delhi records 47.4 deg C, Najafgarh hottest in country; Agra and Barmer hit 46.9°C
Delhi experienced scorching temperatures on Friday, with the mercury reaching a blistering 47.4 degrees Celsius in the Najafgarh area, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This made Najafgarh the hottest place in the country.
The extreme heatwave led to eight stations in Delhi surpassing the 45-degree mark, leaving residents struggling in the sweltering conditions.
In response to the forecasted heatwave, an orange alert has been issued for the city, indicating the expectation of heatwave conditions in certain areas over the next two days.
The weather department's color-coded warnings serve as guidelines for the public: green (no action needed), yellow (watch and stay updated), orange (be prepared), and red (take action).
In eight stations of Delhi, the temperature crossed 45 degrees Celsius with Najafgarh recording 47.4 degrees Celsius, Ayanagar 46.2 degrees Celsius, Palam 45.1 degrees Celsius, Mungeshpur 46.5 degrees Celsius, Pritampura 45.8 degrees Celsius, Pusa 45.9 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD data.
A brutal heat wave swept across swathes of northwest India, causing temperatures to soar to unprecedented levels. The Indian Meteorological Department reported via X that Agra Taj, from Uttar Pradesh, experienced a scorching high of 46.9 degrees Celsius.
Barmer in Rajasthan also recorded a searing 46.9 degrees Celsius, making it one of the hottest places in northwest India.
Ayanagar in Delhi followed closely with a temperature of 46.2 degrees. Gwalior experienced a high of 44.9
