Delhi’s jaw-dropping 52.9°C temperature reading this week turned heads worldwide 🌍—but India’s Meteorological Department (IMD) now says it was a sensor malfunction. The government confirmed Saturday that the Wednesday measurement at Mungeshpur weather station was 3 degrees Celsius too high, calling it a technical glitch.
Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju shared a draft report on social media, stating “corrective measures are now in place” 🔧. However, officials haven’t released a revised temperature figure yet. The IMD clarified that the station’s sensor had malfunctioned during Delhi’s brutal heatwave, which saw most areas sizzle at 45–49°C.
While the “52.9°C” trended globally 🌐, experts warn the incident highlights challenges in tracking extreme weather as climate change intensifies. Monsoon delays and scorching temperatures continue to strain power grids and public health systems across northern India—even without the faulty reading. Stay hydrated, folks! 💧
