A relentless heatwave continues across Delhi and North India, with soaring temperatures and IMD warnings indicating prolonged extreme conditions and significant health risks for residents.

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• Minimum temperatures ranged from 23°C to 26°C, offering little overnight relief and contributing to cumulative heat stress among residents across urban and semi-urban regions

• The IMD issued a yellow alert for Delhi, warning that severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue with minimal fluctuation in temperature patterns in coming days

• Safdarjung station recorded 41.9°C, above normal levels, though it did not officially classify as a heatwave, unlike Lodhi Road and Ridge stations

• Lodhi Road and Ridge stations recorded 41.8°C and 43.1°C respectively, meeting heatwave criteria with temperatures exceeding normal levels by over 4.5°C

• A heatwave is declared when maximum temperatures cross 40°C and remain significantly above normal, posing risks such as dehydration, heatstroke, and exhaustion

• Uttar Pradesh faces severe heat conditions, with alerts issued for 32 districts experiencing prolonged high temperatures affecting both daytime heat intensity and nighttime cooling

• Authorities have advised residents to limit outdoor exposure, stay hydrated, and take preventive measures to avoid heat-related illnesses amid ongoing extreme weather conditions