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Temperatures in India's capital hit a record 52.3 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, the highest ever. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded this in Mungeshpur, marking the first time Delhi surpassed 50C. The IMD had issued a red alert, warning of severe heat wave conditions and the risks of heat illness.
Delhi heatwave: The peak power demand in Delhi soared to an all-time high as the city reeled under searing heat, registering its highest-ever temperature on Wednesday.
Due to heatwave, Noida Schools have been closed and summer vacation has been announced for Classes 9 to 12 due to intense heat. Classes for students from classes 9 to 12 will remain completely closed in all the secondary/senior secondary schools of CBSE/CISCE/IB and other boards till further orders. , Education News - Times Now
The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's main weather station, recorded a high of 44.4°C, which is four degrees above normal. The low was 28.2°C, two degrees above normal.
The weather agency said that around eight to 11 heatwave days are likely over south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada and Gujarat region, which get an average of three days of such days in May