Delhi to hit 46°C today amid severe heatwave, no relief for next 3 days

Key points

• Delhi-NCR is hurtling towards one of its most punishing days of the year.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that temperatures in the capital are likely to touch nearly 46°C on Wednesday, May 20, and has issued an orange alert, meaning residents should be prepared to act to protect themselves from the heat.
• A lady wipes sweat off her face during an ongoing heatwave in New Delhi.
• (Photo: PTI) Read Full Story The IMD has confirmed that Delhi, along with Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, is likely to face severe heat during the week, with strong surface winds expected during the afternoon and evening hours.
• TUESDAY'S WARNING Tuesday was already a sign of things to come.