IN PICS | Delhi Reels Under Heatwave With Max Temp 43.1 Deg C; Hottest July Since 2012

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Delhi reeled under heatwave for a third day on the trot and recorded a maximum temperature of 43.1 degrees Celsius on Thursday, the highest in July since 2012, with IMC saying there is "no chance" of monsoon reaching the city till July 7. (Image: PTI)

The maximum temperature recorded at the Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for the city, stood at 43.1 degrees Celsius, the highest for the month of July in nine years. The minimum temperature settled at 31.7 degrees Celsius. (Image: PTI)

The highest maximum temperature for July last year was 41.6 degrees Celsius. It was 42.2 degrees Celsius in 2019, 40.1 degrees Celsius in 2018, 38.5 degrees Celsius in 2017 and 39.8 degrees Celsius in 2016 and 2015. (Image: PTI)

A "severe" heatwave is declared if the departure from normal temperature is more than 6.5 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD. On Tuesday, Delhi recorded the first heatwave of this summer with the mercury levels increasing to 43 degrees Celsius. (Image: PTI)

A heatwave swept the national capital on Wednesday, too, with the mercury soaring to 43.6 degrees Celsius, the highest recorded this year so far, the IMD said. Another heatwave is likely on Friday. (Image: PTI)

Even in adjoining city of Agra, visitors carry umbrellas to avoid the scorching heat, at Taj Mahal. The heat wave conditions will be felt in some pockets of north India including Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and UP. (Image: PTI)

The monsoon has covered most of the country except parts of Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana and Punjab. Since June 19, no progress has been observed. (Image: PTI)

Normally, monsoon reaches Delhi by June 27 and covers the entire country by July 8. Last year, the wind system had reached Delhi on June 25 and covered the entire country by June 29. (Image: PTI)