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Delhi Faces Heatwave Amid Cloudy Skies, Yellow Alert Issued
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 18 Jul 2026, 10:14 PM
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Delhi has issued a yellow alert for heat and humidity as clouds linger but rainfall remains scarce.
Delhi’s Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heat and humidity, signalling that temperatures have risen above normal levels during the monsoon season. The alert comes as clouds cover the sky but rainfall has been scarce, leaving residents to contend with intense heat and high humidity.
A yellow alert indicates a heightened risk of heat‑related illnesses such as heatstroke and dehydration. The department advises the public to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak hours, and use sunscreen or protective clothing when venturing outside.
Many Delhi residents are staying indoors or shifting work hours to cooler parts of the day. Local businesses have reported a drop in foot traffic, and some schools have postponed outdoor events.
Officials are closely monitoring weather patterns and urge citizens to heed the alert, seek shade, and avoid strenuous activity until conditions improve.
A yellow alert indicates a heightened risk of heat‑related illnesses such as heatstroke and dehydration. The department advises the public to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak hours, and use sunscreen or protective clothing when venturing outside.
Many Delhi residents are staying indoors or shifting work hours to cooler parts of the day. Local businesses have reported a drop in foot traffic, and some schools have postponed outdoor events.
Officials are closely monitoring weather patterns and urge citizens to heed the alert, seek shade, and avoid strenuous activity until conditions improve.