Delhi hits 43°C: Pedestrians brave the blaze

Pedestrians in New Delhi wrapped themselves in cloth to shield against the blazing sun as the city's temperature climbed to 43 degrees Celsius on 20 May 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

With New Delhi recording 43°C on 20 May 2026, commuters improvised with scarves and cloth wraps as makeshift sun protection against the relentless summer heat. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Residents of New Delhi covered their heads and faces while walking outdoors as temperatures soared to 43 degrees Celsius on 20 May 2026, one of the capital's hottest days this summer. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Pedestrians across New Delhi improvised sun shields on 20 May 2026 as the mercury touched 43 degrees Celsius, with the India Meteorological Department flagging continued heat stress across the capital region. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Walking outdoors in New Delhi became a challenge on 20 May 2026 as extreme heat pushed the thermometer to 43°C, compelling residents to cover their heads and faces entirely. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

In the absence of shade, pedestrians in New Delhi relied on cloth covers to block the blazing sun on 20 May 2026, as temperatures reached 43 degrees Celsius across the city. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Women commuting in New Delhi covered their faces to cope with scorching conditions on 20 May 2026, as the city recorded a high of 43 degrees Celsius during the afternoon hours. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

A man was photographed draping himself entirely in cloth to escape the intense heat in New Delhi on 20 May 2026, as the capital recorded 43 degrees Celsius — well above the seasonal average. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Face coverings became a common sight on New Delhi's streets on 20 May 2026 as pedestrians navigated the scorching sun with the mercury at 43 degrees Celsius. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Women in New Delhi turned to umbrellas for shade on 20 May 2026 as soaring temperatures reached 43 degrees Celsius, making outdoor movement hazardous without protection. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

New Delhi commuters shielded themselves under umbrellas on 20 May 2026 to deflect harsh sunlight as the city's daytime temperature peaked at 43 degrees Celsius. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

On one of New Delhi's hottest afternoons of the year, commuters on 20 May 2026 relied on umbrellas as the only available shield against sunlight with the temperature at 43 degrees Celsius. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Amid soaring temperatures of 43 degrees Celsius in New Delhi on 20 May 2026, women walking outdoors sought shade under umbrellas as heat advisories remained in effect across the capital. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

A woman was seen covering her face entirely to shield against the scorching sun in New Delhi on 20 May 2026, as the city's temperature touched 43 degrees Celsius — prompting public health reminders to stay indoors during peak hours. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)