New Delhi has recorded its first heat-related death this year as temperatures in India’s capital hit record highs, local media reported today.
Parts of North West and Central India have been facing hot and severe heat conditions for several weeks. The temperature in New Delhi touched a new record on Wednesday and touched 52.9 degrees Celsius in Mungespur district.
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However, as the thermometer in other parts of the city ranged from 45.2 to 49.1 degrees Celsius, there may be a correction in this temperature. A 40-year-old laborer also died of heatstroke yesterday, The Indian Express reported.
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The Lieutenant Governor of New Delhi has asked the government to ensure that steps are taken to protect workers by providing water and shade areas, paid leave between noon and 3 pm at construction sites.
The temperature in New Delhi this morning touched 36 degrees Celsius, while the perceived temperature was 37.8 degrees, according to the Indian Meteorological Service, which predicted that the heat wave would begin to subside from today.
According to Indian authorities, a heat wave is considered when the maximum temperature is between 4.5 and 6.4 degrees Celsius above normal, while extreme heat is when the maximum temperature is 6.5 degrees Celsius or above normal.
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