The region's temperature has risen by approximately 0.09°C per decade over the last 40 years, which is significantly lower than the global average of 0.30°C per decade, and below the 0.23°C recorded for regions at similar latitudes.
Former AAP-led state government implemented the odd-even scheme, allowing vehicles with odd and even registration numbers to ply on alternate days, several times in order to curb vehicular pollution.
India reported 3,961 active Covid-19 cases on Monday, with Delhi recording the highest single-day rise of 47 cases and one more death, while Kerala remained the worst-hit state with 1,435 active infections.
The 17-kilometre journey, made possible by a dedicated green corridor, took place between 11:40 AM and 11:59 AM, enabling a life-saving transplant for a critically ill 49-year-old patient.
Videos from various parts of Delhi-NCR showed intense winds and thick dust storms hitting the area, reducing visibility and prompting people to seek shelter. The sudden weather change led to a noticeable drop in temperature, offering a brief but welcome respite from the heat.
Rain, accompanied by thunderstorm and strong winds, lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Saturday evening. The change in weather brought the temperature down by 9 degrees Celsius in the national capital.
Swiss glaciologists warn that rising temperatures are destabilising permafrost, which typically holds rocks and glaciers in place.
An orange alert has been issued for the majority of the National Capital Region, while a yellow alert has been sounded for areas in the northwestern and southwestern parts of the NCR.
The IMD has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of West Bengal and Odisha, with isolated extremely heavy showers likely in coastal areas.
The India Meteorological Department has predicted above-normal rainfall in the month of June this year.
