Delhi sees 140 per cent rise in fire calls in April as city reels under intense heat

Delhi Fire Services handled over 3,200 calls by April 26, with daily incidents rising from 70–80 to nearly 190–200 — a 140% surge driven by extreme heat, dry conditions and increased power load

Delhi: Power demand crosses 7,000 MW for first time in April amid intense heat

Delhi’s peak power demand crossed 7,000 MW in April for the first time as intense heat gripped the capital, with discoms meeting record loads and preparing for demand to exceed 9,000 MW this summer

Delhi: Specially abled man killed in house fire in Paharganj; one injured

A late-night fire in Paharganj killed a specially abled man and injured his brother; the blaze was contained and the cause is under investigation

Delhi: 5 dry days in May-Sept; liquor shops to remain shut

The Delhi government has notified five dry days between May and September on occasions including Buddha Purnima, Eid, Muharram, Independence Day and Janmashtami

Delhi records season’s first warm night; respite likely with rain forecast

Delhi recorded its first warm night of the year as minimum temperatures rose sharply above normal, with IMD issuing a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms, offering likely respite from the heat

NHRC complaint flags admission irregularities in Delhi

A complaint to the National Human Rights Commission has raised allegations of irregularities in the admission process at a private school in west Delhi, with the Directorate of Education asked to examine the matter and submit a report

Delhi: MCD issues guidelines for schools to deal with rising temperature

MCD issues heatwave safety guidelines for schools, suspends outdoor activities, introduces water bell system to protect students from rising temperatures

Delhi schools suspend outdoor activities, plan early steps to shield students from heat

Schools suspend outdoor activities, shift assemblies indoors, and adopt hydration measures as Delhi institutions step up heatwave precautions for students amid rising temperatures