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Delhi records year’s highest 42.8C as IMD heatwave warning looms ahead
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Published on 25 April 2026
Palam hit 44.1C as demand for power spikes hard
Delhi baked on Friday with 42.8°C at Safdarjung—the highest for the capital in 2026—nearly 5°C above normal. IMD issued a heatwave warning for coming days as Palam reached 44.1°C. The city’s administration urged residents to take precautions, with hospitals on alert and power demand rising sharply under the sweltering conditions.
- Safdarjung logged Delhi’s year-high 42.8°C, nearly 5°C above normal
- Palam recorded 44.1°C as heatwave conditions intensify
- IMD warned of continued heat for the coming days
- Hospitals and power demand are under strain during peak heat
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