Delhi reeled under heatwave for a third day on the trot and recorded a maximum temperature of 43.1 degrees Celsius on Thursday. This is the highest temperature recorded in July since 2012. To make the matter worse, the India Meteorological Department has said that there is "no chance" of monsoon reaching the city till July 7.
The heatwave is likely to continue on Friday. The intensity of the heatwave and its area coverage are likely to decrease thereafter due to expected south-westerly winds from the Arabian Sea. But there won't be much relief during the next seven days due to the increase in humidity, the IMD has said.
According to the weather department, there is "no chance" of Delhi and its neighbouring areas receiving rains till July 7. After that, the region will witness below-normal rainfall till the middle of this month.