Delhi's Heat Record Overstated by 3C Due to Sensor Error
TL;DR
The Indian government announced that a record temperature of 52.9°C reported in New Delhi was incorrect due to a 3°C sensor error. The Indian Meteorological Department confirmed the error and stated that corrective measures are in place. Despite this, the city's heat record was still broken with temperatures reaching 49°C and 49.1°C at other stations. Severe heat has affected parts of India, resulting in at least 33 deaths from suspected heatstroke.
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- Delhi's record 52.9C temperature reading was wrong by three degrees, India says Reuters India
- Sensor error means New Delhi heatwave record overstated by 3C The Guardian
- Indian capital of Delhi breaks all-time heat record, as authorities impose water rationing CNN
- Delhi suffers record heatwave as temperatures soar near 50C Financial Times
- India may have recorded its hottest temperature ever amid severe heat wave ABC News
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