Record 52.9 degrees Celsius in Delhi's Mungeshpur 'could be due to error in sensor,' says IMD; examining data, sensors

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarified that the maximum temperature of over 52 degrees Celsius recorded in Delhi's Mungeshpur on Wednesday was an "error in sensor or local factor."

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Published on May 29, 2024 -  06:32
Delhi Records Highest Ever Temperature At 52.3 Degrees Celsius, Rain Follows Record-Breaking Heat
In a much-needed respite for Delhiites from the scorching heat, the national capital witnessed light-intensity showers on Wednesday amid an ongoing heatwave. The rain is expected to bring down the temperatures, which peaked at an unprecedented 52.3 degrees Celsius earlier in the day, marking the highest temperature ever recorded in India. #DelhiHeatwave #RecordBreakingHeat #ScorchingDelhi #ExtremeWeather #Heatwave2024 #DelhiWeather #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #HeatwaveAlert #DelhiRain #ReliefFromHeat #DelhiTemperature #HotWeather #IndiaWeather #IMDAlert ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~

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