Temperatures in India's capital reached a record high of 52.9 degrees Celsius.

Children chase after water sprayers on the streets of New Delhi during record-breaking heat.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that temperatures in New Delhi rose to a record high of 52.9 degrees Celsius on May 29. Specifically, temperatures in the Mungeshpur area of ​​New Delhi exceeded 50 degrees Celsius for the first time in the Indian capital's history.

The record-breaking temperature was 9 degrees Celsius higher than expected and occurred on the second day after Mungeshpur and Narela reached 49.9 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous record of 49.2 degrees Celsius set in 2002.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warns that excessively hot weather is affecting human health, especially children, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses. The Indian agency predicts a sharp increase in the risk of heat-related illnesses and heatstroke across all age groups, and that special care is needed for high-risk age groups.

The temperature on May 29th was also higher than India's previous record, which was recorded at 51 degrees Celsius in the Phalodi desert region of Rajasthan in 2016.

Amidst unbearably hot weather, New Delhi officials are simultaneously warning of potential water shortages in the capital region.

People are being urged to conserve water, and support measures are being implemented in areas where water is only available for 15 to 20 minutes a day, according to The Times of India .

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhiet-do-thu-do-an-do-tang-ky-luc-len-529-do-c-185240530083704511.htm