Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:41pm on 30 May 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
Mungeshpur, a village on Delhi’s northwestern fringe, hit a record-breaking 52.3°C on Wednesday, making it India’s hottest place. Streets were deserted, shops shuttered, and residents stayed indoors to escape the searing heat. Local farmer Ashok Kumar reported struggling to keep livestock cool, while 74-year-old Om Prakash recalled milder summers of his youth. Water shortages exacerbate the crisis, with villagers relying on costly private tankers. The India Meteorological Department's station at the village school recorded the historic temperature, highlighting the urgent need for governmental intervention.
