Mercury soars: As heatwave hits the ceiling, it is 'time to drink loads of water' for Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi with maximum temperatures soaring to 45.5 degrees Celsius in several areas
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Published 11.06.25, 05:35 PM
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A boy swims in a canal for relief from the scorching heat, near Haiderpur Water Treatment plant in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi as the city grapples with an intense heatwave, with maximum temperatures soaring to 45.5 degrees Celsius in several areas. (PTI)
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Women walk under umbrellas on a hot summer day, in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange alert for the capital city till Wednesday, warning people to stay cautious and take steps to protect themselves from the ongoing heatwave. (PTI)
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Boys jump into a canal for relief from the scorching heat, near Haiderpur Water Treatment plant in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi as the city grapples with an intense heatwave, with maximum temperatures soaring to 45.5 degrees Celsius in several areas. (PTI)
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People take protection against the scorching sun on a hot summer day, in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange alert for the capital city till Wednesday, warning people to stay cautious and take steps to protect themselves from the ongoing heatwave. (PTI)
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AAP leader Atishi visits the site during an anti-encroachment drive conducted by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in the Govindpuri area of South Delhi, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (PTI)
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A man sleeps on a city pavement on a hot summer day, in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange alert for the capital city till Wednesday, warning people to stay cautious and take steps to protect themselves from the ongoing heatwave. (PTI)
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Sparse public presence on the Kartavya Path on a hot summer day, in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange alert for the capital city till Wednesday, warning people to stay cautious and take steps to protect themselves from the ongoing heatwave. (PTI)