Delhi Scorches at Record 52.3 Degrees Celsius

New Delhi's Mungeshpur area experienced an unprecedented temperature spike, reaching a record high of 52.3 degrees Celsius. This marks the highest temperature ever recorded in the city, surpassing the previous day's 49.9 degrees Celsius. An IMD official confirmed this extreme weather event, highlighting the growing concerns of climate change.

Delhi's Mungeshpur area Wednesday logged a maximum of 52.3 degrees Celsius, the highest ever temperature recorded in the city, officials said.

On Tuesday, the weather station in the northwest Delhi locality recorded 49.9 degrees Celsius. A day later, the temperature rose further with the weather station recording a maximum temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius at 4.14 pm, according to the website. An IMD official told PTI, this is the highest ever maximum temperature recorded so far in Delhi.