Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work

english.nepalnews.com · 5 days ago

A severe heat wave is gripping northern India, with temperatures reaching around 45 degrees Celsius in New Delhi, causing roads and markets to empty during afternoons and prompting some farmers to switch to nighttime work. The India Meteorological Department forecasts persistent high temperatures, leading authorities to open cooling zones and urge residents to stay indoors and take precautions against heat-related illnesses.