As India experiences a fierce heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 47 degrees Celsius, the electoral turnout is being significantly affected. The scorching heat, particularly severe in New Delhi but also spreading to Western and Central India, coincides with the country’s ongoing elections. Authorities have taken measures such as extending voting hours and closing schools in impacted areas, amidst concerns over health risks and potential impacts on food inflation.
- Parts of India are experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures in New Delhi soaring above 45 degrees Celsius.
- Schools in Delhi have been ordered to close due to the extreme temperatures.
- The heatwave is affecting voter turnout in the ongoing Indian elections, prompting election authorities to extend voting times.
- India’s Meteorological Department predicts that maximum temperatures in many Northern cities will remain around these high levels in the coming days, as the heatwave spreads to Western and Central India.
- The Central Bank of India has warned that the heat could pose a risk to food inflation, which has been persistently high.
- Air conditioner sales are surging, with companies expecting double-digit growth due to the increased demand amid the heatwave.
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