Temperature Likely To Hit 40°C In Delhi Next Week; Heatwave Conditions Expected In Many States

Last Updated:April 12, 2026, 10:44 IST

IMD predicts Delhi temperatures to touch 41 degrees Celsius by Friday, with possible heatwave like conditions, while air quality may worsen from "moderate" to "poor".

The maximum temperature in the national capital is likely to touch 40 degrees Celsius by Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted. Temperatures in Delhi are rising steadily after a brief spell of rain, with the city recording a sunny day and a maximum of 34.7 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

Although still 1.4 degrees below normal, the upward trend is expected to continue, with the IMD forecasting that temperatures could climb further to 41°C by Friday.

Delhi has seen a sharp increase in mercury over recent days, after logging a decade-low April maximum of 28.2 degrees Celsius earlier in the week. Since then, temperatures have risen consistently, signalling the onset of hotter conditions. The weather department said maximum temperatures are likely to increase by 6–7 degrees over the next week, shifting from below-normal levels to above-normal.

Minimum temperatures, currently below average at 18.6 degrees Celsius, are also expected to rise gradually, reaching 23–25 degrees Celsius by Thursday.

Clear Skies, No Rain In Delhi Soon

Experts attribute the warming trend to clear skies and the absence of weather disturbances. “There will be dry winds over the next few days, as the cooling of northwestern winds fades. As there will be continuous, bright sunshine with no cloud cover and no rainfall, the temperature is bound to rise," said Mahesh Palawat of Skymet Weather, Hindustan Times reported.

Palawat added that heatwave-like conditions could develop if temperatures cross 40°C and rise significantly above normal. Meteorologist Navdeep Dahiya also warned, “As rains taper down now, temperatures are all set to rise gradually starting this weekend. By next mid week – weekend, many cities to record maximum temperatures b/w 42 to 45°c. Delhi and Haryana can report first 40°c of the season by 17th or 18th April. Heatwave conditions to observe parts of central & peninsular India."

Air quality remained in the “moderate" category on Saturday and is expected to fluctuate between moderate and poor in the coming days.

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