Delhi's temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?
Delhi is experiencing a severe heatwave, with official air temperatures reaching 43.5C while surface temperatures in urban areas have been recorded as high as 64C. The report highlights the discrepancy between official weather data and the actual heat absorbed by urban infrastructure, which significantly impacts human comfort and safety.
Why it matters
Understanding the difference between air and surface temperatures is critical for urban planning and public health strategies in the face of intensifying global heatwaves.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Geeta Pandey BBC Correspondent, Delhi Greenpeace India The thermal camera recorded temperatures above 60C in parts of Delhi For several weeks now, the Indian capital, Delhi, has been battling a severe heatwave, with temperatures routinely rising above 40C. The real feel, the weather apps helpfully tell us, is always a few degrees higher. But how hot do you feel when you hit the streets?
The article provides a scientific explanation for a weather phenomenon and relies on data from meteorological and environmental organizations.
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