The temperature in India’s capital Delhi has reached a record high. On Tuesday (May 28), suburban Narela and Mungeshpur recorded temperatures of 49.9 (121.8 degrees Fahrenheit). This situation ‘Severe heatstroke’ India mentioned Department of Meteorology. Meteorologists say it was nine degrees above the expected temperature. The British media Guardian reported this news.
Authorities have issued a health alert in the city. Children, elderly and people with chronic diseases are especially advised to be cautious.
More than 3 crore people live in Delhi. The weather department has predicted similar temperatures there on Wednesday as well. A red alert has been issued in the city.
Delhi authorities have warned of the risk of water shortage due to flooding in the capital. The Times of India newspaper reported on Wednesday that Water Minister Atishi Marlena called for an end to wastage of water.
Earlier, in May 2022, some parts of Delhi recorded a temperature of 49.2 degrees Celsius.
Heat waves are becoming longer, more frequent and more intense due to climate change, scientists say.
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