#NewDelhi records highest-ever temperature of 52.3C as north #India swelters

Brutal weather forces schools to close in several cities and raises the risk of heatstroke for people working outdoors.

29 May 2024

"The brutal weather has forced schools to close in several cities and raised the risk of heatstrokes for people working outdoors. The extreme heat also coincides with a six-week general election, increasing health risks as people wait in long lines to cast their vote. The voting ends on Saturday.

"The sizzling temperatures are also taking a toll on animals, putting them at risk of dehydration and heatstroke. Sitaram, an animal conservationist in the city of Bikaner in Rajasthan who goes by one name, said endangered #chinkaras — also known as #IndianGazelle — are facing a #WaterShortage."

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https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/5/29/photos-north-india-swelters-as-new-delhi-records-highest-ever-temperature-of-49-9c

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