LG reviews NDMC heatwave plan, stresses focus on ground action

LG reviews NDMC’s heatwave plan at ICCC, calls for stronger on-ground action to protect vulnerable groups and frontline workers, alongside tech-driven civic measures

Delhi plans smart ration cards with QR codes, CM announces weekly camps to fix issues

Delhi to introduce QR code-enabled smart ration cards to boost transparency, with weekly grievance camps from May 1 aimed at resolving pending issues and improving service delivery across PDS outlets

Rain likely in Delhi, IMD issues alert for dust storm, thunderstorm

IMD issues orange and yellow alerts across Delhi, warning of thunderstorms, gusty winds up to 60 kmph and possible dust storms, with brief rain likely to bring temporary relief from heat

‘Too risky between 12 to 4 PM’: MCD panel head urges safety of field staff amid heatwave

Calls for staggered shifts, mid-day rest, drinking water, shade and basic medical support to protect field staff from heat stress

Delhi: Man found dead in Narela Industrial Area

Teen found with multiple stab wounds near temple; police suspect personal enmity, scan CCTV footage

Advance action needed to protect vulnerable groups from heatwaves: NHRC to 21 states, Delhi

NHRC flags rising heatwave risks, urges states to act early to protect vulnerable groups amid soaring temperatures and past fatalities data

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