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Delhi, Rajasthan swelter at 35°C as October heat persists
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM
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Temperatures across Delhi and Rajasthan have climbed to 35°C, extending the summer heat into October. Meteorologists say the region will remain warm for the next few days before a gradual cool‑down.
A sweltering 35°C has been recorded across the northern belt stretching from Rajasthan to Delhi, marking an unusually hot start to October. The high temperature, typical of peak summer, has persisted despite the calendar shift, prompting concerns among residents and health officials.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributes the lingering heat to a high-pressure system that is stalling over the region, inhibiting the usual influx of cooler western disturbances. Forecasts indicate that the heat wave will likely continue for another 48 to 72 hours before a gradual decline in temperature sets in.
Local authorities have issued advisories urging people to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak sun hours, and seek shade. Hospitals in Delhi and major cities of Rajasthan have reported a modest rise in heat‑related ailments, prompting the deployment of additional medical staff.
While the exact date of a noticeable cool‑down remains uncertain, experts expect the first significant drop in temperature to occur later in the week as the high-pressure ridge weakens and monsoonal breezes begin to approach the northern plains.
Residents are advised to monitor updates from the IMD and follow safety guidelines until the weather stabilises.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributes the lingering heat to a high-pressure system that is stalling over the region, inhibiting the usual influx of cooler western disturbances. Forecasts indicate that the heat wave will likely continue for another 48 to 72 hours before a gradual decline in temperature sets in.
Local authorities have issued advisories urging people to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak sun hours, and seek shade. Hospitals in Delhi and major cities of Rajasthan have reported a modest rise in heat‑related ailments, prompting the deployment of additional medical staff.
While the exact date of a noticeable cool‑down remains uncertain, experts expect the first significant drop in temperature to occur later in the week as the high-pressure ridge weakens and monsoonal breezes begin to approach the northern plains.
Residents are advised to monitor updates from the IMD and follow safety guidelines until the weather stabilises.