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Delhi Heat Wave Near 45°C Sparks Cooling Zones, Closures

5/22/2026

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Temporary cooling zones were set up across New Delhi with air-coolers, water and rehydration supplies.
A heat wave is forecast near 45 °C in New Delhi on Thursday.
Roads and markets closed in parts of Uttar Pradesh as daytime heat became unbearable.
Health officials urged indoor stay, hydration and medical help, while scientists warned the heat reflects accelerating anthropogenic climate change and that death counts likely underestimate thousands of fatalities.

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Temporary cooling zones were set up across New Delhi with air-coolers, water and rehydration supplies.
A heat wave is forecast near 45 °C in New Delhi on Thursday.
Roads and markets closed in parts of Uttar Pradesh as daytime heat became unbearable.
Health officials urged indoor stay, hydration and medical help, while scientists warned the heat reflects accelerating anthropogenic climate change and that death counts likely underestimate thousands of fatalities.