IMD issues yellow alert as heat, humidity push Delhi's temperature to nearly 40°C

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi as the temperature reached 39°C amid severe heat and humidity. The IMD has also issued the alert for the next two days, July 17 and July 18, with the maximum temperature expected to remain close to 40°C. The minimum temperature on Thursday is likely to settle around 28°C.