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

Temperatures to rise as strong sunshine continues for seven days

From September 21 to September 27, strong sunshine and warm air will combine to raise temperatures in India. Skies will have few clouds, and strong sunshine will continue to warm the surface. At around 1,500 m above ground, air at +18°C or warmer is spreading widely from the Arabian Sea and continuing to warm areas near the surface. This pattern is expected to continue.

Outlook for different areas

Strong sunshine and warm air will continue throughout the period. Temperatures in Delhi are forecast to reach 37°C from the 21st through the 27th, with low humidity of 27% to 41%, making for dry heat. Lucknow is forecast at 27–34°C, Chennai at 33–34°C, and Mumbai at 30–32°C; none are expected to reach 35°C.

Please avoid going outside during the daytime as much as possible. Take precautions against the heat, such as drinking water frequently and improving ventilation indoors.