Delhi Shatters Heat Records Amid Life-Threatening Temperatures

Delhi is experiencing record-breaking heat, with temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius, causing school closures, endangering outdoor workers, and stressing water supplies. The extreme heat is part of a broader heat wave across Southeast Asia, exacerbated by climate change. The wet-bulb globe temperature, which measures heat stress on the human body, has reached dangerous levels, making outdoor work unbearable and leading to increased heat-related health issues. Temporary relief from thunderstorms is expected, but the heat wave highlights the severe impact of global warming.