The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Delhi, warning that the heatwave is expected to persist for at least the next seven days. According to forecasts, maximum temperatures may continue hovering between 44°C and 45°C till May 27, while nighttime temperatures are expected to remain unusually high.
Weather experts say dry northwesterly winds coming from Rajasthan and nearby desert regions are intensifying the heat across the capital. These hot winds prevent cooling and trap warm air near the surface, making conditions uncomfortable throughout the day and night.
Meteorologists have also pointed out that the absence of thunderstorms or pre-monsoon rainfall is worsening the situation. Without rain activity, the ground is unable to release the heat absorbed during the daytime, resulting in persistently warm nights.