Delhi Endures Extreme Heat as Monsoon Rain Delayed, IMD Issues Yellow Alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded Delhi temperatures topping 38 °C on July 15‑16, about 3 °C above normal, with a heat index reaching 45.8 °C and humidity hovering around 71 %. An IMD yellow alert warned of hot, humid conditions and limited relief from rain.

Isolated showers were noted in parts of the city, but the department forecasts only scattered rain from July 14‑18, with widespread rainfall expected only on July 19‑20. The monsoon trough is projected to shift southwards after July 20, potentially bringing more rain to northwest India.

Similar heat patterns are affecting nearby regions, while states such as Maharashtra have reported rain‑related casualties. Officials in Punjab confirmed preparedness measures, including monitoring water levels at Pong Dam.