Delhi Braces for 45.1°C Scorcher as Heatwave Intensifies

🌡️ Why the Mercury Is Soaring

• Persistent heatwave warning: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts across Delhi and adjoining North Indian regions due to ongoing heatwave conditions
• Climate-change disruption: Expert analyses point to disrupted pre-monsoon wind patterns and weakening moisture flow, compounded by high-pressure systems bringing dry air from the Thar Desert, pushing Delhi temperatures past 45 °C .
• Although monsoon progression and western disturbances have cooled things slightly in recent days, record highs still persist in many pockets

🏥 Heat & Health: Risks to Watch

• “Feels-like” index dangerously elevated: With humidity added into the mix, heat indices approach 50 °C, exacerbating the risk of dehydration and heat-related illnesses
• Vulnerable groups at greatest risk: The elderly, children, outdoor laborers, and those with health issues face heightened risks like heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and worsening of chronic conditions
• Strain on essential services: Health and power systems are stressed, leading to load-shedding and strained medical infrastructure across the region