Delhi Weather Shocker: Why It Feels Like 54°C and What IMD Predicts Today

Weather Today: Why Delhi Feels Like It’s Burning in June 2025?

The people of Delhi are facing one of the hottest summers in years. While the official temperature on June 12, 2025, was 43.9°C, it felt like 54°C in many parts of the city. This is not just a number—it is a combination of strong sunlight, high humidity, and low wind speed, making it almost impossible to step outside in the day.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that this was Delhi’s hottest day of the season so far. The “heat index,” which measures how hot it feels with humidity, was extremely high, pushing people indoors and streets nearly empty.

What Is the IMD Forecast for Today? Will It Rain in Delhi?

Good news may be on the way. According to IMD, Friday (June 13, 2025) is expected to bring dust storms and light drizzle in some parts of Delhi. While the maximum temperature will still hover between 41°C and 43°C, the cloudy skies and wind gusts of up to 60 km/h may offer some temporary relief.

The minimum temperature today is predicted to be around 28°C to 30°C, which is still higher than normal, meaning nights will remain warm and humid.

IMD has also warned that the heat and humidity will continue, so people must still take precautions even if the wind brings short-term comfort.

Why Does 43°C Feel Like 54°C in Delhi?

Even though the thermometer shows 43.9°C, Delhiites are feeling like they are melting at 54°C. This is because of:

• High humidity: Moisture in the air makes it hard for sweat to evaporate, so the body feels hotter
• Low wind speed: Less air movement means heat stays close to the skin
• Strong sunlight: Direct sun rays increase the surface temperature of roads and buildings
• Urban heat effect: Concrete and traffic make city areas hotter than villages or open fields

Experts call this combined effect the heat index, which is now being recorded at record levels in Delhi.

Which Part of Delhi Was Hottest Yesterday?

The area of Mungeshpur in Delhi recorded the highest temperature, touching 45.2°C. This is not new—last year, this same place showed temperatures over 50°C before instruments were shut down due to overheating!

In other parts of Delhi:

• Safdarjung: 43.9°C (official IMD station)
• Palam: Over 44°C
• Ridge and Aya Nagar: Close to 44.5°C

This shows that most of Delhi was equally hot, and no area was spared.

How Is This Heat Affecting Daily Life in Delhi?

The extreme heat is disrupting normal life in many ways:

• Markets and malls are half empty
• Public transport is running slowly, with fewer passengers
• People avoid going out even during morning hours
• Many schools and offices have changed timings
• Hospitals are full of heat-related cases like dehydration, fever, and fatigue
• Outdoor labor work has reduced drastically

Even Connaught Place and Palika Bazaar, known for being crowded, were reported to have very low foot traffic on Thursday afternoon.

Is Delhi Also Suffering at Night?

Yes, nights in Delhi are offering no real comfort. On Wednesday night, the minimum temperature was 30.7°C, the highest night temperature of the season so far. This is 2.7°C above normal, and people are unable to sleep peacefully.

Even after sunset, concrete buildings release stored heat, keeping the surroundings hot. Fans and coolers are not enough, and electricity demand is rising.

Power Cuts and Water Issues Making It Worse

In Gurugram, people faced long power cuts on Wednesday night. The city’s electricity demand has reached 2100 MW, causing load shedding in many sectors.

The Faridabad power department has cancelled all staff leaves and called for emergency repairs due to rising complaints.

In Noida and Ghaziabad, similar problems are reported, with borewell failures, water tankers delays, and ACs malfunctioning due to overload.

Hospitals See Rise in Summer Patients

Hospitals across NCR are reporting an increase in patients suffering from:

• High fever
• Dehydration
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Heatstroke

In Ghaziabad’s MMG Hospital, one bed is being used for two patients due to crowding. Doctors are advising people to stay indoors, drink ORS, and wear loose cotton clothes.

Which NCR Cities Are Also Burning in the Heat?

Here’s how other parts of NCR are performing:

• Faridabad: 44°C
• Gurugram: 42.9°C
• Noida: 42.3°C
• Ghaziabad: 40°C
• Gautam Buddha Nagar: 42°C

Clearly, the entire Delhi-NCR region is facing an intense heatwave.

How Long Will This Heatwave Continue?

IMD says the next few days will stay hot, but the possibility of dust storms and drizzle may bring brief relief.

The monsoon is expected to reach Delhi by the end of June or early July, but until then, heatwave conditions may return after short breaks.

The public is advised to avoid outdoor activity from 11 am to 4 pm, drink plenty of water, and keep emergency contacts ready.

What Can You Do to Stay Safe During This Heatwave?

Here are some simple tips to survive the heat:

• Stay indoors, especially during the hottest part of the day
• Wear light-colored, loose clothes
• Drink water every 30 minutes, even if not thirsty
• Avoid alcohol, tea, and coffee (they dehydrate)
• Keep ORS or lemonade handy
• If you feel dizzy, lie down in a cool place immediately
• Use wet towels on head and neck for relief
• Never leave kids or pets in parked vehicles

How Can the Government Help?

Governments and civic bodies can take the following steps:

• Set up water tents in public areas
• Keep healthcare centers open for emergencies
• Ensure power backup for critical zones
• Encourage work from home in offices
• Announce heatwave alerts regularly via radio, SMS, and social media
• Speed up monsoon preparedness like cleaning drains and ensuring no waterlogging

Final Words: A Wake-Up Call for Climate Action

Delhi’s current weather is a warning sign about the growing danger of climate change. Every year, the heat is getting worse, and the time of relief is getting shorter.

While short-term solutions like dust storms and drizzles may give us some comfort, the real solution lies in:

• Planting more trees
• Using eco-friendly transport
• Saving electricity and water
• Raising awareness on global warming

Delhi and other big cities need to plan better for such extreme weather events, because this is not the last heatwave we’ll see.