Delhi sizzles under heatwave grip, relief unlikely this week as IMD maintains 44°C warning

Delhi-NCR is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures soaring past seasonal norms. The India Meteorological Department forecasts a steady rise in daytime temperatures over the next couple of days, keeping the region in heatwave territory. Clear skies are dominating and intensifying daytime heating, with temperatures expected to stabilise briefly before a marginal dip of 1-2°C. Heatwave conditions are likely to persist over the weekend and some relief may be possible only next week.