Delhi Sizzles: 52°C 'Feels Like' Temperature; 46.3°C Recorded on June 12
Key Takeaways
- Delhi's 'feel like' temperature soared to 52°C on June 11 amid extreme heat.
- New Delhi sweltered at 46.3°C on June 12, with a minimum of 35.6°C.
- Delhi heatwave: Peak temperature of 48.5°C forecast for June 14.
- Delhi's peak power demand hit 8,423 MW on June 12 at 3:06 pm.
- IMD issued a red alert for Delhi for June 12 and 13 due to extreme heat.
Top Stories
Delhi's 'feel like' temperature soared to 52°C on June 11.
On June 11, 2025, Delhi experienced extreme heat with a recorded temperature of 43.4°C and a 'feel like' temperature reaching nearly 52°C due to 40% humidity. Published on June 12, 2025, these conditions prompted an orange alert from the Meteorological Department.
New Delhi swelters: 46.3°C recorded on June 12.
On June 12, 2025, New Delhi experienced a scorching day with temperatures reaching 46.3°C and a minimum of 35.6°C at night. Clear skies and no rain prompted authorities to advise residents to take precautions against the extreme heat.
Delhi heatwave: Peak temperature of 48.5°C forecast for June 14.
Published on June 12, 2025, New Delhi is forecasted to record the week's highest temperature at 48.5°C on Saturday, June 14, 2025, amidst a severe heatwave.
Delhi's peak power demand hits 8,423 MW on June 12.
On June 12, 2025, Delhi recorded its highest peak power demand of the summer, reaching 8,423 MW at 3:06 pm, according to the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC).
Delhi: IMD issues red alert for extreme heat.
On June 12, 2025, the IMD issued a red alert for Delhi for June 12 and 13, advising residents to take precautions against the heat as temperatures soared to 45°C.
Air Report
Air India Flight 171 crashes after takeoff in Ahmedabad.
On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, hitting the mess building of BJ Medical College Civil Hospital and the Atulyam Hostel. The incident, confirmed by Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran, led to flight cancellations from Delhi to Ahmedabad.
Campus Buzz
Delhi University mandates safety inspections at affiliated colleges.
On June 12, 2025, Delhi University (DU) mandated comprehensive safety inspections at all its affiliated colleges following recent safety incidents.
Infrastructure Watch
Delhi accelerates slum redevelopment via public-private partnerships.
On June 13, 2025, the Delhi government announced plans to accelerate slum redevelopment through public-private partnerships, including in situ rehabilitation for eligible slums. The plan involves the Delhi Development Authority identifying slum clusters and developers constructing EWS dwellings nearby, with redevelopment permitted upon 75% stakeholder consent.
Delhi's peak power demand expected to exceed 9,000 MW.
Delhi's peak load crosses 8,000 MW for first time this year.
On June 11, 2025, Delhi's peak load reached 8,231 MW at 10:55 pm, marking the first time this year the city's peak power demand crossed 8,000 MW.
Tata Power-DDL meets peak power demand without outages.
On June 11, 2025, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL) successfully met a peak power demand of 2,407 MW without any outages.
Weather Update
Delhi: Dust storms, thunderstorms, rain forecast; temperature drop expected.
Published on June 12, 2025, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts dust storms or thunderstorms with rain and winds up to 60 km/h for Delhi. An active western disturbance is expected to bring thunderstorms and rain from June 13, 2025, potentially lowering the maximum temperature below 40°C by the end of the week.
Delhi heatwave intensifies: 47.7°C expected on June 13.
Published on June 12, 2025, New Delhi is expected to experience temperatures rising to 47.7°C on Friday, June 13, 2025, with a minimum of 38.4°C as part of an intensifying heatwave.
Delhi heatwave: Minimal relief expected on June 15 (47.2°C).
Published on June 12, 2025, New Delhi will experience minimal relief from the heatwave on Sunday, June 15, 2025, with a maximum temperature of 47.2°C, while nighttime temperatures will remain above 37°C.
Delhi heatwave: Slight respite possible on June 18 (43.9°C).
Published on June 12, 2025, New Delhi may experience a slight respite from the heatwave on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with temperatures potentially dropping to 43.9°C, although this is still significantly above seasonal averages.
Delhi's minimum temperature 2.7°C above average on June 12.
On June 12, 2025, Delhi experienced a warm morning with a minimum temperature of 30.7 degrees Celsius, 2.7 notches above the season's average, according to IMD.
IMD shares heatwave alerts, raises awareness in Delhi.
On June 12, 2025, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) began sharing daily weather forecasts and heatwave alerts through community WhatsApp groups and public notices in New Delhi. IMD, Greenpeace India, and informal workers' associations also organized a workshop on June 12, 2025, to raise awareness about summer heat, which Pooja Mehra and Sahajamal Khan found informative.