Indians are reeling in the heat of over 50 degrees Celsius

Indians are reeling in the heat of over 50 degrees Celsius

Sunday, May 26, 2024 19:00 PM (GMT+7)

Parts of northern India continue to reel from a prolonged heatwave that has disrupted normal life. Weather experts say temperatures have actually crossed 50 degrees Celsius due to high humidity.

BBC and PTI news agencies quoted the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) as saying that temperatures in many northern states of the country soared above 45 degrees Celsius and reached 48.8 degrees Celsius in the city of Barmer, Rajasthan. At least 12 people in Rajasthan died of suspected heatstroke. Photo: BBC.

The IMD has issued a red alert for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. The scorching heat is expected to last until the middle of next week. Photo: BBC.

Some places are suffering from water and electricity shortages due to a sudden increase in electricity consumption. Photo: BBC.

People move around in the hot sun in India. Photo: EPA.

Rohit Nair, 34, who works in advertising in New Delhi, said the heat was unbearable. "I feel exhausted all day. New Delhi is boiling this year." He said he had to avoid going out in the afternoon but it was still very hot even indoors. "It's impossible not to turn on the air conditioning." Photo: EPA

On May 23, electricity demand in New Delhi reached 8,000 MW, the highest level in the history of the Indian capital. New Delhi is experiencing a severe heat wave, with temperatures hovering around 45-46 degrees Celsius this week. Photo: EPA.

Hospitals in the city have set up special wards to treat patients with heat-related illnesses, which have spiked. Photo: BBC.

Cooling off animals in New Delhi. Photo: BBC.

Thanh Nha (According to BBC, EPA, VNN)

Source: https://danviet.vn/nguoi-an-do-quay-cuong-giua-tiet-troi-nang-nong-tren-50-do-c-20240526174608324.htm