India’s summer just hit fast-forward ⏩! Weeks before peak season, Delhi and neighboring states are baking under temperatures that could rival a desert planet straight out of Dune 🏜️. On Monday, the capital’s Safdarjung area recorded a sizzling 40.2°C – a jaw-dropping 5.1°C above normal!
🔑 Heatwave highlights:
- 🌡️ Delhi’s temps expected to climb to 42°C this week
- 🚨 Alerts issued across northern states
- 📈 IMD warns of “severe weather conditions”
While ice cream vendors might be thriving 🍦, authorities are urging residents to stay hydrated and avoid midday sun exposure. Schools are revising schedules, and hospitals are bracing for heat-related cases.
Climate scientists point to shifting weather patterns as a key factor. But for now, Delhi’s streets have turned into real-life ˜Hot Ones’ challenges – minus the celebrity interviews. 😅 Stay cool out there!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com