New Delhi, June 9 -- Get ready to face extreme heat as the temperature is likely to hit 44 degrees Celsius in the next few days. The national Capital region (NCR) is in for a stretch of oppressive weather, with hot and humid conditions expected to continue till Thursday. This is the first time the maximum temperature in the Capital crossed the 40 degrees Celsius mark in the month of June this season.
The maximum temperature in Delhi rose to 42.1 degrees Celsius, 2.1 degrees above the seasonal average, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 27.7 degrees Celsius. Ayanagar was the hottest area in Delhi where the maximum temperature was recorded 44.1 degree Celsius, followed by Palam 43.6 degree Celsius. Ridge was recorded 42.9 degree C...