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Today is Delhi's hottest day in 62 years. The area around Palam airport recorded a maximum temperature of 47.8 degrees Celsius, the highest ever since 1952, the weather department said.
The highest temperature recorded in Delhi before this was on June 16, 1995, when the area around Palam airport sizzled at 47.4 degrees Celsius.
The weather office also said that the Indira Gandhi International Airport and the adjacent areas of South West Delhi are likely to be hit by thunderstorm and dust storm in the evening.
Airport authorities say that such severe conditions will affect flight movement because the atmosphere becomes unstable. The aircraft will not get the required thrust during lift-off; they will have to carry less baggage, authorities said.
At 47.8 Degree Celsius, Delhi Breaks 62-Year-Old Record | NDTV.com