Delhi Swelters Under Record 52.3°C Heat: Breaking All-Time High!
Delhi swelters under record 52.3°C heat, breaking all-time high! The capital city of India is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave with temperatures soaring to new records. In this video, we dive into the causes and impacts of this extreme weather, how it’s affecting daily life, and what experts are saying about future trends.
Delhi Swelters Under Record 52.3°C Heat, Breaking All-Time High
Temperatures in India's capital soared to a record 52.3 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This extreme heat was noted in the Delhi suburb of Mungeshpur, marking the first time the temperature has crossed the 50°C mark in the city's history.
A woman with an umbrella walks near the India Gate during a severe heatwave on a hot summer day in New Delhi on May 29, 2024. (AFP)
The weather station in Mungeshpur recorded a 52.3 degrees Celsius temperature, while Narela registered 47.9 degrees Celsius at 2:30 pm.
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The IMD's forecast is bleak for the coming days. It predicts "heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in most places over Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh; in many places over Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan; and in isolated places over Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh."
Warm nights are expected to continue in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh, offering little relief from the intense heat.
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