Delhi records all-time high temperature above 127F

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Updated May 30, 2024 at 4:07 a.m.

STORY: :: India's capital records an all-time high temperature above 127F

:: A heat wave alert has been in place for large parts of India

: New Delhi, India

:: May 29, 2024

Auto-rickshaw drivers in Delhi waited in the stifling heat for customers as people mostly stayed away from the streets to avoid the searing heat.

A spot of light rain in other parts of Delhi later on Wednesday brought some respite and weather officials expect the heat to ease later this week over northwest and central India.

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