Delhi Weather Update: IMD Warns of Rising Temperatures, Water Shortage in Dwarka, Vasant Vihar & Other Areas

Delhi remained under severe heat stress as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) continued its orange alert for heatwave-like conditions until May 28. Alongside rising temperatures, several parts of the national capital also faced growing water supply problems, prompting residents to depend increasingly on private water tankers and bottled drinking water.

IMD Forecasts Extreme Heat in Delhi Till May 28; Water Shortage in Several Areas

According to IMD observations, Safdarjung, which serves as Delhi's official weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 43.3 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature settled at 29.3 degrees Celsius. The Ridge area turned out to be the hottest part of the city, with temperatures touching 44.4 degrees Celsius during the day.

Although temperatures remained extremely high, the IMD did not officially categorise the situation as a heatwave in Delhi. Under the weather department's criteria, a heatwave in the plains is declared when temperatures cross 40 degrees Celsius and remain at least 4.5 degrees above normal, or when they exceed 45 degrees Celsius.

Delhi Temperature Today: Maximum Temperature Likely to Remain Above 44°C

Weather officials have warned that conditions are likely to worsen over the coming days. The maximum temperature on Saturday is expected to remain between 43 and 45 degrees Celsius, while temperatures from May 24 to May 28 could hover between 44 and 46 degrees Celsius. Nearby states and regions, including Haryana and Chandigarh, are also expected to experience severe heatwave conditions during this period.

Water Shortage in Delhi; Complaints Rise Across Vasant Vihar, Dwarka, Moti Bagh and North Delhi

As the mercury continues to rise, complaints regarding water shortages have intensified across multiple areas of Delhi. Residents from localities such as Vasant Vihar, Dwarka, Moti Bagh and several parts of north Delhi reported irregular supply, low water pressure and reduced supply duration.

In Dwarka Sector 10, several residential societies said they were increasingly dependent on private water tankers to meet daily requirements. Similar concerns were raised in Moti Bagh, where residents claimed that water supply disruptions had become more frequent amid the extreme weather conditions.

Officials acknowledged that the city's water distribution network is currently under pressure due to increasing demand and reduced availability of raw water from upstream sources. During peak summer, Delhi's daily water demand rises to nearly 1,250 million gallons per day (MGD), while the city's average supply remains close to 1,000 MGD. Authorities said the gap widens further during periods of intense heat because consumption rises sharply and evaporation levels increase.

To tackle the growing crisis, the Delhi Jal Board has deployed nearly 1,000 water tankers across the city. Officials said approximately 6,500 tanker trips are being carried out every day through nearly 13,000 distribution points to support affected areas.

Authorities added that efforts are underway to stabilise the supply situation as quickly as possible. However, officials also pointed to operational challenges at the Wazirabad water treatment plant, where rising ammonia levels in the Yamuna River recently affected water treatment processes and disrupted raw water quality.

With both temperatures and water demand expected to remain high in the coming days, residents across Delhi are likely to continue facing difficult conditions as the city moves deeper into the peak summer season.