# Delhi sizzles at 43.6°C, rain forecast brings relief hope 2026-08-07T15:38:37+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 43.6°C on Sunday, 3.4 notches above normal, the India Meteorological Department said. The Ridge and Ayanagar stations hit 44.6°C. Minimum temperature settled at 28.4°C. Air quality was 'poor' with AQI 205. The IMD issued a yellow alert for heatwave and strong winds for the next three days, with Monday expected to touch 44°C. However, The Hans India reports a contrasting forecast for the coming days: cloudy skies and light rain likely across Delhi-NCR from Friday, with maximum temperatures dropping to around 36°C. Moderate winds are expected. The seven-day outlook suggests stable temperatures before a slight decline early next week, offering potential relief from the intense heat. ## Coverage - millenniumpost.in - thehansindia.com Tags: AQI, Delhi, heatwave, IMD, temperature, weather alert Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-hits-43-6c-imd-issues-3-day-heatwave-alert/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-hits-43-6c-imd-issues-3-day-heatwave-alert/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.