Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:56am on 02 Jun 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
The Delhi High Court took judicial notice of the city's highest-ever temperature at 52.9 degrees Celsius, cautioning that the national capital "may only be a barren desert" if deforestation persists. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela made the observation while hearing petitions regarding the protection of "deemed forests" in Delhi. Amidst scorching heat and minimal rainfall, the court emphasized the urgency of preserving green cover. Additionally, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified a sensor error in the temperature recording, as the city grapples with soaring temperatures and heightened power demand.
