Delhi heatwave: officials investigating if temperature of 52.9C due to faulty sensor
www.theguardian.com
Meteorological department examining data from Mungeshpur station amid soaring temperatures that came close to 50 degrees Celsius

Years of scientific research have found the climate crisis is causing heatwaves to become longer, more frequent and more intense.

  • Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works
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    5 months ago

    That’s 122.9°F for those who can’t feel in Celsius. It also rained a little in the morning and the humidity was about 45%.

    I did a little check and the hottest day this week in Death Valley is supposed to be 113° tomorrow with about 9% humidity.

    Just for comparison.

    HOWEVER, news sources from India are now reporting that number to be an anomaly compared to still-excessive-but-not-a-record numbers from neighboring sensor stations. It could be from hot winds but possible it’s a malfunction. Investigation ongoing.