Intensifying heat wave grips northern India as temperatures near 48°C
21 May 2026, 13:51 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)
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India’s northern plains are enduring another intense heat wave, with authorities warning of prolonged extreme temperatures close to 45 degrees Celsius in New Delhi on Thursday. Cooling shelters and health alerts have been introduced across New Delhi and nearby states.