Delhi’s Mungeshpur locality witnessed an unprecedented surge in temperature on Wednesday, reaching a record-breaking 52.9 degrees Celsius. This extreme heat sparked concerns and disbelief, prompting Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to question the accuracy of the reading. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is investigating the data, as the Mungeshpur weather station’s temperature appears to be an outlier compared to other stations in the city. Despite the controversy, Delhi continues to grapple with a severe heatwave, leading the IMD to issue a red alert health notice warning of potential health risks for all individuals, especially vulnerable populations like the elderly and children. The capital’s sweltering conditions highlight the urgent need for precautionary measures and attention to heat-related illnesses during this intense summer season.