People are seen shielding themselves from the scorching sun near the Red Fort in Delhi on Sunday.
| Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma
Amid a steady rise in daytime temperatures, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday directed officials to implement the Heat Action Plan (HAP) 2026, adding that the government has conducted a detailed scientific assessment of the city using satellite data to identify high-risk zones and will focus on “thermal hotspots”.
However, despite the prevailing heatwave-like conditions, this year’s HAP is yet to be released by the government and is expected to take at least another week, according to sources.
Published – April 27, 2026 01:11 am IST