Temperature in India's capital Delhi hits record high of 52.9 degrees Celsius
It has been revealed that a record heat wave occurred in India from late May 2024, with the capital Delhi recording the highest temperature ever recorded at 52.9 degrees Celsius.
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Indian capital swelters as temperature hits all-time high of 52.9 Celsius | Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-issues-heat-wave-alert-delhi-posts-record-high-temperature-2024-05-29/
Delhi temperature hits 52.9C, shattering India's national record | India | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/29/delhi-temperature-hits-499c-as-india's-capital-records-hottest-day
According to the India Meteorological Department, heatwave warnings have been issued over a wide area since late May 2024, with some areas reaching 50 degrees Celsius. On May 29, 2024 local time, a temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius was recorded in Mungeshpur, Delhi, breaking the previous record of 49.2 degrees Celsius recorded in 2002.
The India Meteorological Department said the 52.9 degree reading was an anomaly compared to other observation stations and that it was investigating whether this was due to sensor error or regional factors.
As per the India Meteorological Department, the maximum temperatures recorded at various observation stations in Delhi are as follows:
Rainfall in many parts of Delhi this afternoon and temperatures generally dropping, the IMD said, adding that southwesterly winds blowing from the Arabian Sea to northwest India will gradually reduce temperatures.
Reuters reported that 'Mungeshpur's streets were deserted and most shops were closed as people stayed indoors to avoid the heat.'
Professor Gufran Baig of the Indian Institute of Science said: 'An unusual transition from El Niño to La Niña weather patterns and a lack of moisture-carrying winds has led to a prolonged heat wave that has resulted in record temperatures.'
In some areas, schools have been closed for up to a week after reports of students fainting at school.
According to Reuters, Delhi municipal authorities have taken steps to restrict water supply in the city due to the water shortage and to impose fines of 2,000 rupees (about 3,800 yen) on anyone who wastes water on activities such as washing cars.
The India Meteorological Department warned that 'heatstroke and heat exhaustion are highly likely in people of all ages, with children and the elderly being particularly urged to take precautions.'
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