Cyclist braves Delhi heatwave with face covered
A cyclist covers his face with a scarf to protect himself from scorching heatwave conditions in New Delhi on 20 May 2026, as the national capital endures one of its fiercest early-summer spells.
A cyclist covers his face with a scarf to protect himself from scorching heatwave conditions in New Delhi on 20 May 2026, as the national capital endures one of its fiercest early-summer spells.
A resident collects drinking water as temperatures soar across New Delhi on 20 May 2026, highlighting the strain the prolonged heatwave is placing on daily life in the national capital.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for New Delhi on 20 May 2026 as temperatures in parts of the national capital hovered between 44°C and 45°C, forcing residents to seek shade and rest outdoors.
Residents of New Delhi sought rest wherever possible on 20 May 2026 as intense heatwave conditions gripped the city, with the IMD warning that temperatures could remain between 44°C and 45°C through the day.
Outdoor activity slowed sharply in New Delhi on 20 May 2026 as a relentless heatwave pushed temperatures to 44–45°C. The IMD's yellow alert urged vulnerable groups to avoid prolonged sun exposure during peak afternoon hours.
A resident rests to escape the heat in New Delhi on 20 May 2026, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintained a yellow alert with mercury hovering near 45°C — well above the seasonal average for May.
With New Delhi temperatures persisting between 44°C and 45°C on 20 May 2026, the IMD's yellow alert remained in force, and residents continued to endure one of the most intense heatwaves to hit the national capital this summer season.