Delhi Heatwave Triggers Yellow Alert; E-rickshaw Fire Claims Two Lives
Key Takeaways
- Delhi faces severe heatwave with temperatures up to 45.3°C; yellow alert issued, respite expected June 13.
- E-rickshaw charging point fire in Dilshad Garden kills two, consuming e-rickshaws and a motorcycle.
- Protests erupt over rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in Delhi’s Nehru Vihar.
- Delhi approves ₹3,500 crore, 5-km tunnel project to ease traffic; construction to start next year.
- Delhi court allows 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana to speak with family by phone under supervision.
Top Stories
Delhi heatwave: Temperatures soar, yellow alert issued.
On June 9, 2025, Delhi faced a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching nearly 45°C, prompting a yellow alert. Safdarjung recorded 43.4°C, and Aya Nagar peaked at 45.3°C; respite is expected from June 13.
Delhi e-rickshaw fire: Two dead in Dilshad Garden.
On June 9, 2025, a fire at an e-rickshaw charging point in Delhi’s Dilshad Garden resulted in two deaths. The fire, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, started around 11:32 pm and was controlled by 12:35 am, consuming two e-rickshaws and a motorcycle.
Delhi: Protests over rape and murder of girl.
On June 9, 2025, further details emerged regarding the rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in Delhi’s Nehru Vihar, sparking widespread protests. The accused, who ran a food stall, is at large.
Delhi: Tunnel project approved to ease traffic.
On June 8, 2025, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced the Centre's approval for a Rs 3,500 crore, 5-km tunnel project from Shiv Murti-Mahipalpur to Nelson Mandela Road. NHAI will construct the tunnel to ease traffic between south Delhi and NCR, with work expected to start early next year.
26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana gets phone call permission.
On June 9, 2025, a Delhi court granted Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 attacks, permission to speak with his family by phone under supervision. The court also requested a health report on Rana within 10 days.
Crime Beat
Delhi: Boy killed in house collapse during construction.
On June 10, 2025, an eight-year-old boy died, and a 45-year-old man was injured when a portion of a house collapsed in Delhi’s Nangloi during construction.
Capital Politics
Delhi Assembly seeks separate Secretariat, financial autonomy.
On June 9, 2025, the Rules Committee of the Delhi Assembly proposed granting a separate Secretariat and financial autonomy to the House. The recommendations are likely to be tabled during the Monsoon Session in July.
Delhi Life
Delhi CM announces auditorium for northeast Delhi.
On June 9, 2025, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the construction of a state-of-the-art auditorium in northeast Delhi. This announcement was made during the 61st Annual Day and Sashtipoorthi celebrations of Shyam Lal College, Delhi University.
Delhi Today
Delhi High Court on Batla House demolition.
On June 9, 2025, the Delhi High Court refused to immediately stay the demolition of alleged illegal constructions in Batla House, posting the hearing to June 11. The court noted that a single judge bench had already granted interim relief to several persons in the locality.
Metro Disruption
Delhi Metro Pink Line disrupted by technical room fire.
Sports Desk
BCCI shifts November Test out of Delhi.
Published on June 9, 2025, reports indicate that the BCCI has shifted a November Test match out of Delhi as part of a fixtures overhaul.