Feel-like temperature at 43.4°C as Delhi reels under hot and humid conditions

Delhi sweltered in hot and humid weather on June 21, with the perceived temperature reaching 43.4°C, according to Times of India.

The India Meteorological Department said there would be no large change in maximum temperature for the next two days, while rain in the forecast could keep humidity levels high.

Heat and humidity linger

The TOI report said rising temperature and humidity left Delhiites uncomfortable on Saturday, June 20, before the later update on June 21 put the feels-like temperature at 43.4°C.

Safdarjung recorded a maximum temperature of 40.2°C on June 20, up from 39.1°C the previous day. The Ridge was the hottest area at 41.1°C, while the minimum temperature stood at 28.7°C.

What IMD said

TOI quoted the IMD as saying no significant change in maximum temperature was expected over the next seven days in the latest report, while rain was forecast over the next two days.

The earlier June 21 report had also said a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms was in place, though no significant activity had been recorded by late evening.

What it means

For residents, commuters and outdoor workers, the immediate picture is more discomfort than relief. Even if rain arrives, the main effect in the short term may be to keep humidity elevated before any meaningful easing in heat.

A June 18 TOI forecast had already pointed to rain and thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR through June 21, but the latest update suggests the city may not get a quick break from muggy conditions.