Delhi, India, forecast to reach 37°C under strong sunshine

Temperatures rising due to warm air and strong sunshine

From September 20 to September 27, temperatures in India are expected to rise as strong sunshine combines with warm air. There will be few clouds, allowing strong sunshine to continue warming the surface. At around 1,500 m above the ground, air warmer than +18°C is spreading widely from the Arabian Sea, continuing to warm areas near the surface. This pattern is expected to continue.

Outlook for various areas

Strong sunshine and warm air are expected to continue during this period. Delhi is forecast to reach 37°C from the 20th through the 27th, with low humidity of 27% to 38%, resulting in dry heat. Lucknow is forecast to reach 35°C on the 22nd, with humidity at 50%. Chennai is forecast to reach 35°C on the 27th, with humidity at 53%. Meanwhile, Mumbai is expected to remain between 30°C and 32°C and will not reach 35°C.

Please avoid going outside during the day as much as possible. Drink fluids frequently and take precautions against the heat, such as improving air circulation indoors.