Reason behind high temperature in Delhi

Delhi has been under grip of soaring heat. Maximum temp in parts of city crossed 48 degrees Celsius on Monday.

IMD has predicted no respite from the heatwave condition for the next few days.

But why is Delhi witnessing high temperatures?

IMD has linked the heatwave to several factors including no rain, strong dry and warm winds.

Other factors include the formation of an anti-cyclonic circulation over southwest Rajasthan and adjoining Gujarat.

Maximum temperatures in Delhi this week likely to range between 44 and 48 degrees Celsius, as per IMD.

Meanwhile, IMD has said above-normal rainfall is expected this monsoon season across the country.

The weather office said that the heatwave across India will likely decline from May 30.

The forecast follows the prediction of above-normal rain this monsoon riding on favourable La Nina conditions.