Several parts of northern and central India have recorded soaring temperatures this summer.

Temperatures have crossed 50C in parts of northern and central India as the country grapples with extreme heatwave conditions.

This week, more than 37 cities in the country recorded temperatures over 45C.

On Tuesday, temperature in capital Delhi’s Narela and Mungeshpur areas hit a record-breaking 49.9C .

India’s weather office has issued a severe heatwave alert for parts of the city.

  • grue@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 months ago

    That is getting dangerously close to unsurvivable wet-bulb temperatures.