People are seen shielding themselves from the scorching sun near the Red Fort in Delhi on Sunday.

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.


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