24-hour heat stress: Day ‘feel’ 50°C, night warmest in 2 years

Delhi sweltered under extreme heat stress, with ‘feels like’ temperatures soaring past 50 degrees Celsius and night temperatures hitting a two-year high for June. A heatwave intensified the oppressive conditions, exacerbated by high humidity. This prolonged exposure poses significant health risks, with monsoon rains still delayed, offering little immediate relief to the capital’s residents.