Heatwave sears parts of Delhi, relief likely on weekend

The maximum temperature in Delhi may dip slightly on Wednesday but isolated areas may record a heatwave.

At the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's base station, the maximum temperature is predicted to settle at 43 degrees Celsius
Many parts of Delhi had reeled under a punishing heatwave for a fifth consecutive day on Tuesday.

Weather experts said a fresh western disturbance may bring some relief over the weekend.

Five out of 11 weather stations in Delhi recorded a heatwave on Tuesday.

Weather experts have attributed the heatwave spell to the lack of strong western disturbances and incessant hot and dry westerly winds.

Mahesh Palawat, vice-president (climate change and meteorology), Skymet Weather, said a fresh western disturbance may induce a cyclonic circulation over Punjab and Haryana which would lead to intermittent pre-monsoon activity in Haryana, Punjab, north Rajasthan and west Uttar Pradesh from June 10.

The maximum temperature in the capital may drop to 40-41 degrees Celsius by Friday