Delhi Heatwave: Temperatures Soar Past 42°C; Relief Expected by June 13
Key Takeaways
- Delhi heatwave: Temperatures exceeded 40°C, reaching 42.1°C; yellow alert issued.
- Delhi: 9-year-old girl found dead, sexual assault suspected, sparking protests.
- Delhi to construct three new water treatment plants, adding 235 MGD of water.
- Delhi opens new Urban-Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (U-AAM) primary healthcare centers.
- IIT Delhi to introduce a new four-year BTech in Design course.
Top Stories
Delhi heatwave: Temperatures exceed 40°C, yellow alert issued.
On June 8, 2025, Delhi experienced a heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C, reaching 42.1°C at Safdarjung. The IMD issued a yellow alert, forecasting potential highs of 45°C and expecting respite from June 13.
Delhi's heat index reached 47.2°C; respite expected from June 13.
On June 8, 2025, the heat index in Delhi reached 47.2 degrees Celsius. The IMD expects respite from the heat from June 13.
Delhi: Girl's body found; sexual assault suspected; protests erupt.
On June 7, 2025, the body of a 9-year-old girl was found in a suitcase in New Delhi's Nehru Vihar after she went missing, sparking protests in Bhajanpura. Police suspect sexual assault, and a case has been registered. AAP condemned the incident, while BJP accused AAP of politicizing the crime.
Delhi to construct three new water treatment plants.
Published on 2025-06-09, Delhi will construct three new water treatment plants to supply an additional 235 million gallons per day (MGD) of treated water.
Delhi opens new Urban-Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (U-AAM).
On June 8, 2025, the Delhi government announced the opening of new Urban-Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (U-AAM) primary healthcare centres, including one in the Tis Hazari courts complex, offering more in-house diagnostic tests. However, some residents continue to use older clinics, and former employees report no communication with the new U-AAM teams.
IIT Delhi to introduce BTech in Design course.
Published on 2025-06-08, IIT Delhi will introduce a new four-year BTech in Design course starting from the academic year 2025–26, with an initial intake of 20 students.
Health Alert
India sees uptick in Covid-19 cases; Delhi reports 73.
On 2025-06-08, India reported a fresh uptick in Covid-19 cases, with active infections climbing to 5,755, including 73 new cases in Delhi.
Road Watch
Delhi Traffic Police propose redesign for India Gate C-Hexagon.
On 2025-06-09, Delhi Traffic Police proposed interventions to address congestion at the India Gate C-Hexagon, recommending a structural and administrative redesign to the ministry of housing and urban affairs.
Campus Buzz
Delhi government starts teacher recruitment drive for 75 schools.
Capital Politics
Delhi: Madrasi Camp demolition; residents relocated.
On 2025-06-08, authorities carried out demolition action at Madrasi Camp following court directions, relocating residents and allotting them houses. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addressed the demolition, while AAP legislator Atishi criticized the BJP for unfulfilled housing promises.
Delhi Today
Delhi plans Yamuna River interventions in multiple states.
Published on 2025-06-09, the Delhi government plans interventions in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana to improve the Yamuna's environmental flow by managing drains, sewage, and industrial waste.