Delhi Weather Chief Investigates Unusual Temperature of 52.9 Degrees
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is currently investigating an unusual and unprecedented temperature reading of 52.9 degrees Celsius recorded at the Mungeshpur automatic weather station. According to IMD Director General M. Mohapatra, if this reading is accurate, it would be the highest temperature ever recorded in India.
Dr. Mohapatra reported that out of Delhi’s 20 monitoring stations, 14 recorded a drop in temperature, with the average temperature ranging between 45 to 50 degrees Celsius. However, the temperature recorded at Mungeshpur stands out as an outlier, prompting a detailed investigation to confirm its accuracy. Specialists have been dispatched to Mungeshpur to check the temperature sensor. Dr. Mohapatra suggested that local factors around Mungeshpur might be responsible for the unusually high reading.
The maximum temperature in the Delhi NCR region varied from 45.2 to 49.1 degrees Celsius in different parts of the city. Mungeshpur’s record of 52.9 degrees Celsius is significantly higher than other stations, raising concerns about possible sensor errors or specific local conditions contributing to this anomaly. The IMD is thoroughly examining the data and sensors involved.
In a statement later this evening, Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju commented, “It is not official yet. A temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius in Delhi is very unlikely. Our senior officials in the IMD have been asked to verify the news report. The official position will be stated soon.”
Factors Behind the Rising Temperatures
Explaining the reasons behind the rising temperatures, IMD regional head Kuldeep Srivastava highlighted that the outskirts of Delhi are typically the first areas to be impacted by hot winds from Rajasthan. Parts of Delhi, particularly Mungeshpur, Narela, and Najafgarh, are especially susceptible to these early hot winds, which worsen the already severe weather conditions.
The temperature was more than nine degrees higher than expected and marked the second day of record-breaking heat, pushing the mercury up by more than a degree. The previous record was 49.2 degrees Celsius, set in 2002.
As the IMD continues its investigation, the city remains on alert for further updates and potential measures to mitigate the impact of this extreme heat.
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