Delhi experienced its hottest day of the season with a maximum temperature of 36.8°C, 8.4 degrees above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The minimum temperature was 17.8°C, more than four degrees above normal.
The heatwave is attributed to the absence of significant weather activity over the region, resulting in strong sunshine and negligible western disturbances.
Experts predict relief in the coming week, with the maximum temperature expected to fall to between 30°C and 33°C by March 17.
Wind speeds are expected to pick up over the next two to three days, with chances of thunderstorms and light rain by March 15.
The city's air quality remained in the 'poor' category for the fifth consecutive day, with a 24-hour average AQI of 244 at 4pm on Wednesday.
The AQI is expected to remain in the 'poor' category from March 12 to March 14 before improving to the 'moderate' category due to increased wind speeds.
