Subhechcha Ganguly 
Delhi continued to grapple with an intense heatwave as the city recorded its warmest May night in 14 years, with temperatures remaining dangerously high even after sunset. The prolonged spell of extreme heat has begun affecting daily life, leading to rising hospitalisations, surging electricity demand, and an increase in fire incidents across the national capital.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 31.9°C on Thursday — five degrees above normal — marking the season’s first “warm night” and the hottest May night since 2012. Daytime temperatures also remained severe, with several areas crossing 45°C as heatwave conditions persisted for the fourth consecutive day.
Amid the scorching weather, cooling shelters equipped with air coolers, fans, drinking water, and oral rehydration solutions have become a refuge for residents and tourists seeking relief from the unbearable heat.
