Cyclist braves Delhi heat near India Gate
A lone cyclist navigates the near-empty stretch near India Gate in New Delhi on 17 June 2026, as a fierce heatwave pushed residents off the streets during one of the capital's harshest summer days this year.
A lone cyclist navigates the near-empty stretch near India Gate in New Delhi on 17 June 2026, as a fierce heatwave pushed residents off the streets during one of the capital's harshest summer days this year.
Visitors at Kartavya Path draped scarves over their heads for protection as they stood near barricades with India Gate in the background, enduring soaring temperatures in New Delhi on 17 June 2026.
Only a handful of people were spotted walking along Kartavya Path in New Delhi on 17 June 2026, as intense heat conditions kept the usually busy boulevard largely deserted through the afternoon.
A young girl was pictured shielding herself from the harsh sun while walking along Kartavya Path in New Delhi on 17 June 2026, highlighting the impact of the ongoing heatwave on everyday life in the capital.
With India Gate visible in the background, visitors clustered near barricades along Kartavya Path in New Delhi on 17 June 2026, as the summer heatwave reduced foot traffic to a trickle at one of the city's most iconic landmarks.
A near-empty stretch of Kartavya Path in New Delhi on 17 June 2026 underscored the severity of the heatwave, with scorching conditions keeping residents and tourists away from the capital's central boulevard.