A weather station in New Delhi recorded 52.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, a record high for the Indian capital, amidst an extreme heatwave in the northern part of the Asian country. This temperature, practically unlivable, was recorded in the Mungeshpur area on the outskirts of the capital, bordering the desert state of Rajasthan, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). “The maximum temperature over Delhi NCR varied from 45.2° to 49.1°C in different parts of city, Mungeshpur reported 52.9°C as an outlier compared to other stations,” said IMD. In addition to the high temperatures in New Delhi, there is an … Continue reading New Delhi Hits Record 52.9°C Amid Heatwave, Impacting Elections and Wildlife