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April as a whole

Hottest (and merely very hot) days of the month

Guwahati, 40.1 °C/1999

GUWAHATI, April 1999  : 40.1 degree Celsius India Today June 21, 2014

Delhi, 43.2 °C/ 2017

2017: The capital had recorded a maximum of 43.2 degrees Celsius in April at Safdarjung.

1st April

2nd April

3rd April

Delhi, hot at 36.8°C mx, 17.6°C mn/ 2019

Delhi sweats as mercury continues to rise, hits 36.8°C | The Times of India

It was another hot day on Wednesday when the maximum temperature touched 36.8 degrees Celsius — three notches above normal. The minimum was 17.6 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal. TNN

4th April

Delhi, Safdarjung 39°C, Palam 40.1°C/ 2018

2018 At 39°C, city sees warmest day of this season

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

New Delhi: If the warmest March in the last eight years was a sign of things to come, the capital saw its highest maximum temperature of the season on Wednesday with the mercury touching 39 degrees Celsius — five notches above normal.

Palam was the hottest location with a maximum temperature of 40.1 degrees Celsius.

“This has been the warmest day of the season..

Delhi had recorded its warmest day of the season on March 28 when the maximum temperature was 38.6 degrees Celsius, also making it the warmest March in the past eight years. Overall, last month was also the warmest in the last eight years with respect to the average maximum temperature of 3.3 degrees Celsius — over normal for the season.

Other parts of the city also witnessed similar heat on Wednesday with Palam recording 40.1 degrees. Ayanagar and Ridge recorded a maximum of 39.6 and 39.3 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Delhi, north India: heatwave; Safdarjung 38.2°C, outer Delhi 40°C/ 2019

Heatwave in capital, brace for hottest day today | The Times of India

Parts of Delhi recorded heatwave conditions on Thursday with the mercury crossing 40 degrees Celsius at certain locations. Delhi’s maximum temperature at Safdarjung — which is considered as base for Delhi’s weather — was meanwhile recorded at 38.2 degrees Celsius, five degrees above normal for this time of the season.

“Temperature in northern India is currently 5-6 degrees Celsius above normal in most places. Warm winds from the south are blowing towards Delhi,” said BP Yadav, IMD’s regional Met head.

5th April

Delhi, Dust storm, rain hits airline, metro operations / 2018

Delhi, Dust storm, rain blew away the heat spell/ 2018
From [ Yogesh Kumar, The Times of India ]

2018: Dust storm, rain blow away heat spell/ Reduce Visibility, Fell Trees And Throw Traffic Out Of Gear

Jasjeev Gandhiok & Somreet Bhattacharya TNN

New Delhi: After a lengthy spell of sweltering heat that saw the mercury rising inexorably to the 40 degree Celsius mark this past week, respite came for Delhi’s citizens on Friday in the form of a robust dust storm and light rain. The sudden change in weather occurred around 5pm when dust-laden winds started billowing in the capital and surrounding areas, reducing visibility drastically in most areas.

The strong winds felled at least 11trees in different parts of the city and caused major traffic snarls in central, east and south Delhi. Trees were uprooted near Karol Bagh, Kalkaji temple, Okhla, Jhandewalan, Akshardham, Baljeet Nagar, Prem Nagar, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Gyarah Murti and Yamuna Vihar, affecting vehicle movement on the Noida Link Road, Outer Ring Road, Ring Road and DBG Road. There were reports of disruptions in Delhi Metro and flight services too.

Officials from the Regional Weather Forecasting Centre (RWFC) described the weather activity as pre-monsoon thunderstorms, normal for the month of April.

By 8.30pm, Safdarjung Observatory, whose readings form the base for Delhi’s weather record, had logged 4.6mm of rainfall, while Palam recorded 5.4 mm. The maximum temperature for the day before the rain was 36.6 degrees Celsius and the minimum, 22.5 degrees Celsius, which rapidly slid down to 19 degrees in many areas after the rain.

Srivastava explained that the dust storm occurred due to a high variation in the pressure gradient across Delhi, resulting in strong winds blowing from the west. “Rajasthan had similar weather activity on Thursday night and the north-west winds moved towards Delhi due to a lowpressure trough. Haryana and other parts in the region also witnessed similar weather, which generally begins in April,” the scientist said.

2018: Bad weather wrecks airline, metro operations

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

New Delhi: The sudden change of weather on Friday evening brought respite in terms of heat, but it affected both flight and Delhi Metro operations on a large scale. Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport reported 24 flight diversions between 5.30pm and 7.30pm due to poor weather, while over 100 flights were delayed. Metro operations were affected on the Pink and Blue lines.

Airport Met officials said flight operations were partially affected for roughly two hours from 5.20pm onwards with visibility coming down to 900 metres around 5.30pm. Visibility improved to 1,500m when rain started. Wind speeds ranged between 60-70 kmph during this period.

Commuters complained of slow moving trains and arriving at frequency of 20-30 minutes even during peak hours. Blue Line (Dwarka Sector 21-Noida City Centre/Vaishali) saw major disruptions and stations such as Rajiv Chowk and Mandi House were packed with passengers.

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Delhi, 3.4mm rain, thunderstorm, 31.4°C mx/ 20°C mn/ 2018

2018: Delhiites woke up to a rainy morning on Monday, with light to moderate showers bringing the maximum temperature down by 3-4 degrees Celsius.

Thunderstorm, accompanied by rain, led to traffic snarls and waterlogging on a number of stretches. Met officials have forecast similar activity in the next two days, which will keep the maximum temperature around 30 degrees Celsius.

Delhi’s Safdarjung observatory, taken as the base for weather in the capital, recorded 2.2mm of rainfall till 8.30am and another 1.2mm of rainfall in the next nine hours. Meanwhile, places like Palam, Lodhi Road and Ayanagar recorded 0.4, 1.1 and 0.4mm of rainfall till 8.30am. Relative humidity at the time was around 66%.

Officials from the Regional Weather Forecasting Centre (RWFC) said the capital is likely to see light rain and thunderstorm activity on Tuesday and Wednesday. “Tuesday will see thundershowers, accompanied by squall, around the afternoon or evening. Wednesday will also see thunderstorm and rain, which will keep the maximum temperature 3 to 4 degrees below normal. The rain is a result of an active western disturbance in Jammu and Kashmir,” said an RWFC official, adding that it was normal pre-monsoon thunderstorm activity for this time of the season.

Delhi’s maximum was recorded at 31.4 degrees Celsius, three notches below normal, and the minimum was around 20 degrees, officials said.

10th April

11th April

Delhi: drizzle, thunderstorm; 33.4°C mx/ 2018

2018: After spell of rain, temp to reach 40°C by next week

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

New Delhi: The capital witnessed drizzle and thunderstorm in several parts on Wednesday. The maximum temperature was recorded at 33.4 degrees Celsius — three degrees below normal for the season.

Regional Weather Forecasting Centre (RWFC) officials said the effects of the drizzle would be short-lived.

“The capital saw a trace of rain on Wednesday with drizzle reported from several parts of the city,” said Kuldeep Srivastava, scientist, RWFC.

The Safdarjung observatory recorded light drizzle before 8.30am on Wednesday, while weather stations at Palam, Lodhi Road and Ridge saw similar drizzle between 8.30am and 5.30pm. The maximum temperature at Safdarjung was 33.4 degrees Celsius, while the minimum was 23.6 degrees, officials said.

Delhi saw duststorm and rain on April 6, following which temperatures remained below normal. Early morning rains were also recorded on Monday with the maximum temperature recorded around 33 degrees Celsius.

12th April

UP, Rajasthan: Severe storm/ 2018

2018 Severe storm leaves 42 dead in UP, Raj

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Agra/Alwar/Jaipur: A four-hour-long storm with very strong winds and heavy rain claimed 42 lives and left a trail of destruction in west Uttar Pradesh and east Rajasthan on Wednesday night.

Most of the dead, which included many children, were victims of house collapses as the storm swept through UP’s Agra, Mathura and Firozabad districts before lashing Bharatpur and Dholpur in Rajasthan. “Most of the deaths were due to walls of houses coming down. At many places, the victims were asleep,” said a senior officer. At least 200 people were injured and around 600 electricity poles came down.

Storm hits movement of trains through Agra, Mathura

Due to snapped power lines at many places, large areas in UP remained in darkness. The rooftop of Agra’s UP dial 100 control room fell off in the storm, injuring one cop and damaging communication lines.

The storm also affected movement of 25 trains passing via Agra and Mathura.

Dozens of cattle were killed — at least 40 in Agra, including buffaloes and sheep, and over 50 in Firozabad.

13th April

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16th April

Delhi: 40°C, 2018

2018: Temp touches 40°C, but rain to bring relief

The Times of India

Summer in the capital may well and truly be here with the maximum temperature touching 40 degrees Celsius for the first time this season on Monday.

Safdarjung – the weather station taken as the base for Delhi’s weather — recorded the temperature at 40°Celsius, three notches above normal while it reached a season-high of 41.6 degrees Celsius at Palam.

Officials at the local met office attributed the rise in temperature to a change in wind direction and clear skies.

“Westerly and north-westerly winds have resulted in the sudden rise in temperature.,” said Kuldeep Srivastava, scientist at the met office.

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25th April

Delhi: 41°C/ 2018

2018 Delhi: Hottest day of season at 41 degree C, rain likely on Friday

TNN | Apr 26, 2018

It was Delhi’s hottest day of the season so far, as mercury levels crossed 43 degrees Celsius for the first time this season at Palam. Safdarjung – considered as the base for Delhi’s weather — also recorded its highest maximum temperature of the season so far, at 41.6 degrees Celsius.

According to met officials, Palam was the hottest across the capital on Wednesday with a maximum of 43.1 degrees Celsius, however other locations recorded similar season highs. The Ridge station recorded a maximum of 42.6 degrees C, while Ayanagar had a high of 42.4 degrees C, officials said.

26th April

Delhi/ Palam, 43.9°C, 2018

2018: the maximum temperature high of 41.6 degrees Celsius to be recorded at 42 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung – three notches above normal for the season.

This was also the season’s highest at Palam where the maximum temperature touched 43.9 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature at Ayanagar was 42.4 degrees Celsius, while Lodhi Road and Ridge recorded 40.4 and 40.6 degrees Celcius respectively.

On Thursday, along with the intense heat, the humidity also remained high oscillating between 26 and 88% in the last 24 hours.

27th April

28th April

29th April

Delhi: 40>42.2°C; rain, thunder /2018

2018: Rain cools city

The capital received some much needed respite on Sunday night with intense rain and thunder reported from several parts of the city. While the day-time temperature remained high, with the maximum temperature recorded at 40.4 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung, it crossed the 42 degree Celsius mark at Palam on Sunday. Met officials attributed the rain to favourable local conditions, saying it was normal for this time of the season to see such rain. These showers usually develop within a matter of hours, officials added. “There was rapid local development, which is a typical characteristic of thunderstorm activity in the pre-monsoon season. We had an active circulation from northeast Rajasthan that came to the capital by the evening, while the moisture content was already high,” said Kuldeep Srivastava, scientist at the regional met office.

On Sunday, mercury levels were above the 40 degree Celsius mark at all stations in the capital, with Palam being the highest at 42.2 degrees C. Ayanagar, Ridge and Lodhi road, meanwhile, recorded a maximum of 41.2, 40 and 40 degrees Celsius respectively.

30th April

See also

January weather in India <> February weather in India <> March weather in India <> April weather in India <> May weather in India <> June weather in India <> Summers: India<> July weather in India <> August weather in India <> September weather in India <> Monsoons: India<> October weather in India <> November weather in India <> December weather in India <> Winter rains: India <> Winters: India