How does it feel to experience heat at 45 degrees and over? Yesterday, I was talking to my family in Delhi, India and found out that the temperature hit 47 degrees and is gradually climbing higher! A red alert has been issued for Delhi and the surrounding areas like Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad.
No end to this, no respite in sight.
An area of Delhi called Mungeshpur recorded 49 degrees on the 15th of May, 2024. According to a Meteorological officer, "As per Delhi’s climatology, the peak temperature is recorded during this time of the year," said an official.
The dogs on the streets were seen to climb into dirty, open drains to get some respite from the cruel heat. Are these livable conditions for any living being, be it human or animals? With the consistent cutting down of trees to build roads and buildings, these poor animals living on the streets don't even have shade to take protection from the sun. While human beings are the only ones increasing carbon emissions, animals and humans both continue to suffer.
Poor, helpless animals having no respite from the intense heat
Learn more about the temperature rise in various regions of Delhi-NCR:
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I feel for everyone and animals out there.
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That's insane! Sending well wishes to everyone in Delhi.
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So scary - and still not enough is done to minimize this threat of increasing heat.
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A very worrying situation, mother nature is angry at us and it's getting back at us
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This is just absurd! I cannot begin to imagine how over 40° feels like let alone 49°>
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This is a clear illustration of the kind of future that we are likely to have if we do not deal with the issue of climate change.
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Experiencing temperatures soaring to 45 degrees Celsius and above is nothing short of a nightmare.
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This is warning from mother nature that we must act faster before things get out of hand.
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@joseph_githinji it's downright dangerous.
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It's deeply distressing to witness such extreme temperatures in Delhi and its surrounding areas.
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@princess_nel_268 The scorching heat becomes suffocating, making even simple tasks like stepping outside unbearable.
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This is so harsh.Such a situation explains the effects of climate change hence a reminder to press on climate action.
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@rukia_ahmed_abdi The intense heatwave gripping Delhi and its neighboring areas is a stark reminder of the escalating climate crisis.
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This is so alarming. Authorities must take swift and comprehensive measures to protect vulnerable populations and mitigate the long-term implications of such extreme weather events.
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@walter_lungayi There is need for emergency mitigation plan to stop this now and happening in the future.
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@walter_lungayi It's distressing to see cities like Delhi grappling with such extreme weather conditions.
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It's sad to hear about animals suffering in this heat...
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@matin_ahrimankosh The fact that a red alert has been issued underscores the severity of the situation.
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This is insanity...
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This sounds absolutely horrible.
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the situation is wanting
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@annett_michuki immediate action should be taken to counter the same.