Staying hydrated helps the body cope with heat, flushes out toxins, and supports skin health, among other benefits

The maximum temperature on Sunday in the national capital reached 42.8 degrees Celsius, two degrees above the seasonal norm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

The Mungeshpur weather station reported a high of 48.8 degrees Celsius, eight degrees above normal, and a minimum of 27.6 degrees Celsius, slightly above the seasonal average

Najafgarh reported a scorching 47.8 degrees Celsius, Mungeshpur 47.7 degrees, Aya Nagar 46.4 degrees, Pusa 46.5 degrees, Pitampura 47 degrees, and Palam 45.1 degrees

Facilities for labourers at most sites in Delhi-NCR are minimal lacking even basics like cool water, toilets and safety measures; the toil has forced some workers to return to their hometowns

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According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at 9 am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at 302, categorizing it as “poor”

Despite gusty winds and light rain throughout the day, the mercury climbed to 40.5 degrees Celsius, surpassing the seasonal average, on Friday