As Delhi temperature hits 49 degrees in heatwave, check these top 5 weather apps to stay safe

Want to know the weather in your area or other far away places? Check these top 5 weather apps. From Weather Underground, AccuWeather, to Weather by Weatherbug.

Delhi temperature is skyrocketing during the current heatwave. To stay updated, check these top 5 weather apps- From Weather Underground, AccuWeather, to Weather by Weatherbug. (Satish Bate/Hindustan Times)

With Delhi temperatures soaring to 49 degrees in some places, and IMD issuing alerts, people are eagerly waiting for the monsoon to come. According to a report by PTI, the meteorological department has forecast a thunderstorm or dust storm in Delhi on Monday that could bring down the mercury by a few notches thereby providing temporary relief from the sweltering heat. "The MeT department said a cyclonic circulation over Punjab and Haryana will induce pre-monsoon activity that will provide some relief from the intense heat on Monday and Tuesday. The IMD said a thunderstorm or a dust storm is likely in the national capital on Monday." PTI said in the report. To stay updated 24/7, know these top 5 weather apps to stay updated and safe from this extreme heatwave. They will help you plan your day to avoid getting caught in the heat.

According to the report, the minimum temperature on Monday morning was recorded at 30.8 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal. The relative humidity was at 22 per cent. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 41 degrees Celsius. It can be known that on Sunday, May 15 the mercury soared to 49.2 degrees Celsius at Mungeshpur in northwest Delhi and 49.1 degrees Celsius at Najafgarh in the southwest parts of the city.

Now-a-days, along with the smartphones, your smartwatches also show you the current temperature of the place you are living in. There are certain mobile applications which can be installed and used to check the temperature of different cities, states, etc. If you want a weather app that matches your requirements, check the top 5 weather app list below.

1. Weather Underground

In addition to the local weather forecasts, the app will provide you with an interactive weather radar, satellite maps and severe weather alerts. The app has got 4.5 ratings on Google Play Store and has more than 1 crore downloads.

2. Yahoo Weather

The application features photos that match current weather conditions and contains features like detailed weather information including 10 day and 24 hour temperature forecasts; interactive radar, satellite, heat and wind maps; severe weather alerts; animated sunrise, sunset times and wind pressure modules; humidity sensor, UV index. among others.

3. AccuWeather: Weather Radar

The application has been internationally recognized by the World Meteorological Organization and will provide you with live weather forecasts, local weather, winter weather forecasts, daily forecasts, advanced weather radar and much more.

4. Weather Forecast: Live Weather

The application checks the real time local temperature and live local weather along with hourly, daily forecast, precipitation forecast, severe weather alerts, among others. You can even customize your weather channel.

5. Weather by Weatherbug

The application provides you alerts, radar, maps, etc. You can get weather warnings and alerts for your current and saved locations directly to your phone's notification area. The app also has a feature called Air You Breath, which will give you detailed information about today's conditions around you, new air quality and Asthma articles, health advice, among others.