Heatwave Set to Grip Northwest India, Air Quality in Delhi Expected to Worsen

IMD forecasts temperatures exceeding 40°C in Delhi by midweek, with a heatwave warning issued for April 16-17 and air quality predicted to decline to 'poor' levels.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for April 16-17, with maximum temperatures in Delhi expected to surpass 40°C.
Northwest India, including Delhi-NCR, is projected to see a 3-5°C rise in maximum temperatures between April 13 and April 18.
Delhi's air quality, currently in the 'moderate' category, is forecast to deteriorate to the 'poor' category starting April 14, raising public health concerns.
A dissipated cyclonic circulation and previous western disturbance temporarily cooled conditions but have now given way to rising temperatures and clear skies.
While heatwave conditions dominate the northwest, parts of Northeast, East, and South India are expected to experience scattered rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over the coming days.