Minimum temperature settles at 30.6 degrees Celsius in Delhi on polling day, no heat wave predicted

Earlier this week, maximum temperatures in the National Capital soared to about 45 degrees Celsius, prompting the Met office to issue ‘red’ and ‘orange’ warnings for expected heat waves.

The minimum temperature in Delhi settled four notches above normal at 30.6 degrees Celsius on May 25 as Delhiites stepped out to vote in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

The National Capital is under a 'yellow' alert, according to the Met department.

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An India Meteorological Department (IMD) official told PTI, "No heat wave is forecast for the city. Isolated areas such as Najafgarh and Pusa might experience heatwave conditions."

The official, however, cautioned that temperatures are expected to rise after Saturday.

At 8.30 a.m., the humidity was recorded at 54%.

The IMD has predicted mainly clear skies with surface winds reaching speeds of 25 to 35 kilometres per hour during the day. It has also predicted a warm night at isolated places.