Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:54am on 22 May 2025,Thursday Weather & Environment
Delhi is witnessing stark temperature variations across different neighborhoods due to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. Densely populated and concretized areas such as Palam have recorded temperatures 2–3°C higher than greener, less developed zones like Ridge or Lodhi Garden. While Safdarjung showed 40°C, Palam reached nearly 43°C. This localized heating is caused by limited green cover, heat-trapping buildings, and high energy use, particularly air conditioning. Experts warn that these micro-climates are often excluded from official temperature data, masking the real extent of urban heat experienced by residents across the capital. (PC: ANI)
