Delhi heatwave far from over as IMD predicts simmering weather for next week

The intense heatwave gripping Delhi and much of northern India shows no signs of immediate relief, with weather forecasts predicting continued high temperatures for the upcoming week. Residents experienced a temporary reprieve from the scorching conditions thanks to strong winds, thunderstorms, and localized rainfall, but these conditions are expected to dissipate.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that heatwave conditions will likely grip parts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh again starting Sunday. Severe heatwave conditions are specifically anticipated between May 24 and May 27. The warning is expected to taper off only towards the end of the week, around May 29.

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The heatwave warning will only tapper off towards the end of the week on Friday, May 29, 2026.

During the recent period of stormy weather, wind speeds reached up to 81 kmph in some areas, causing a significant reduction in visibility, particularly at Palam airport. The weather office advised residents to stay indoors until conditions improved. While some light to moderate rainfall was recorded, the IMD noted that the storm system had largely moved southeastward away from Delhi.

Even at night, temperatures have remained several degrees above normal, contributing to persistent warm night conditions. The minimum temperature recorded at Safdarjung, a key weather station for the city, was 28.4 degrees Celsius, 1.7 degrees above average. This follows several days where daytime temperatures in many parts of Delhi exceeded 45 degrees Celsius.

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Very light to light rain, accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning and dust storm is expected on Saturday. Strong surface winds of speed 40-50 kmph might also continue.