Delhi weather today: Heatwave likely to abate as IMD forecasts thunderstorm, rain in evening

After days of intense heat, a gradual respite from heatwave conditions is likely in the national capital, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a thunderstorm and rain later on Friday.

The minimum temperature on Friday settled at 31°C, which is four degrees above the seasonal average. According to the IMD, the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 42°C. At 8:30 am, the relative humidity was recorded at 67 per cent.

This comes after a red alert - a severe warning level - was issued for Delhi, as the capital experienced extreme heatwave conditions. Daytime temperatures climbed to between 41°C and 45°C, while the minimum temperature reached 31°C, marking a rise of four degrees above the seasonal average.

The weather department has predicted partly cloudy skies with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain later in the day, potentially bringing some relief from the intense heat.