BY. UNIBA GHAZI

Delhi witnessed its hottest day of the season on Thursday, with temperatures rising to 42.5 degrees Celsius, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This temperature marks the highest recorded in the city this year and is two degrees above the normal for this time of year.

Thursday’s sizzling hot heat of 42.5 degrees Celsius outdo the Previously recorded high temperature of 42 degrees Celsius earlier in the week. The Constant high temperatures are a significant digress from the typical seasonal norms, usual concerns about the ongoing heatwave’s impact on daily life and and public heath. The IMD’s seven day forecast suggests that the heatwave conditions are likely to boost, with Isolated places in Delhi expected to reach temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

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The IMD has advised people to take necessary precautions to endure the extreme heat, emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated, avoid going outside during the peak hours to protect themselves from the sunburn and from the extreme heatwave’s.

As the city experienced for extreme record-breaking temperatures, officials and health experts are expecting people to remain careful and take all the needed measures to protect themselves from this extremely hot weather. The continuation of such high temperatures delivers as a reminder of the growing challenges present by the climate variability and the need for strategies to mitigate its impact.