Daily wagers resting on a roadside during a hot afternoon in early March. On March 7, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 35.7°C, the highest in the first week of the month in 50 years. | Photo Credit: PTI Ahead of what is projected to be one of the hottest summers in recent years, the Delhi government has yet to declare a heat action plan, which outlines targeted measures to mitigate the impact of extreme heat and humidity, especially on vulnerable populations. On March 7, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 35.7°C — the highest in the first week of the month in the past 50 years — according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Published – March 24, 2026 12:51 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation INZBC launches southern India chapter in Chennai to boost India-New Zealand trade, innovation ties Adivasi woman trafficked from Jharkhand as minor, assaulted & beaten up in employer’s home