In Photos: Mercury Rises in Delhi, Delhiites Feel the Heat
Temperature Rise in Delhi: The IMD has warned of severe heatwave conditions across various states in North India.
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Delhi is experiencing extreme weather conditions with mercury beaching 47 °C. Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in Delhi for this week with the forecast of severe heat waves.
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When I spoke to a few Delhiites, they were eagerly waiting for rain to get a respite from this extreme weather condition.
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What is more concerning for the Delhiwalas is that the IMD predicts an intense heatwave with minimal chances of rain between 24 May and 27 May.
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The IMD has issued heatwave guidelines for people to ensure they don’t fall sick.
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People have been adviced to cover their heads with a hat or chunni or carry an umbrella.
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Keep yourself hydrated and drinking plenty of water is part of the guidelines.
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Ice creams are in demand as tourists flock to India Gate.
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For the photographers at India Gate, the weather has become very problematic. They not only have to protect themselves from the heat, but the lack of tourists also poses a financial problem for them.
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Not just humans even animals and birds are affected by the heat and finding means to keep themselves cool.
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A family enjoying their ice-creams at the national capital.
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It's been challenging for parking attendants working in this heat.
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An empty Connaught Place, which generally witnesses heavy footfall, now has fewer visitors.
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A sanitation worker has covered herself with a scarf to protect herself from the heat.
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Apart from ice cream vendors, lemon water vendors are also seen to provide instant relief to the people.
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Beating the heat with a head umbrella.
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