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Delhi on Wednesday recorded its highest-ever temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius. A red alert has been issued in the National Capital with authorities asking people to remain indoors, stay hydrated and avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun. Experts have blamed hot winds from Rajasthan for the current situation. But others say a number of factors, including urban sprawl, its location could be influencing the heat
A study by IIT Bhubaneswar found that urbanization has led to 60% more night-time warming in over 140 Indian cities compared to surrounding non-urban areas. Cities like Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Rajkot were most affected, with Delhi-NCR and Pune also experiencing significant warming. The urban heat island effect, where concrete and asphalt store and release heat, is the main cause. T
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