Delhi Records Highest Temperature in India at 52.3°C

Delhi, India, may have recorded its highest-ever temperature at 126.1 degrees Fahrenheit amid a severe heat wave, though the reading is still under verification. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a "red" weather alert for several northern states, advising people to avoid heat exposure and stay hydrated. The extreme heat, exacerbated by climate change and possibly El Niño, has already resulted in at least three deaths and significant disruptions.