Delhi's temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.
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"Consistent exposure to such high temperatures can cause major health issues."
— Nibedita Saha , Activist
"At times my head spins and my vision blurs. When the ground feels very hot, I stand up for a bit."
— Sanjana Ben , Other
"There's no relief day or night. I feel listless, my legs hurt."
— Mohammad Mahfouz Alam , Other
"When it exceeds 40C, the body ceases to work normally."
— A Fathahudeen , Academic
"Kijev ima sredstva da primora Rusiju na diplomatiju."
— Volodimir Zelenski , Politician
"Sjedinjene Američke Države 'veoma d..."
— Donald Tramp , Politician
Key People
A pulmonologist who provides insights on health risks related to heat.
Donald Tramp is a former President of the United States.
A street vendor selling footwear in Delhi.
A Greenpeace researcher involved in studying urban heat.
A street vendor selling dry fruits in Delhi.
Volodimir Zelenski is the President of Ukraine.
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We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.
New Delhi has been experiencing extreme heat, with air temperatures exceeding 40°C. Thermal camera measurements revealed surface temperatures up to 64°C, highlighting the urban heat island effect and its impact on human health.
Thermal imaging in New Delhi revealed asphalt temperatures reaching 64°C, significantly higher than the official air temperature of 43.5°C, emphasizing the severity of the heatwave and its effects on urban areas.
An analysis of Delhi's heatwave reveals that while official temperatures are around 41°C, the actual 'feels like' temperature is much higher due to factors like humidity and urban heat islands, with streets reaching 64°C.
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