Delhi Heatwave: Red Alert; Dwarka Fire Kills Family of Three
Key Takeaways
- Delhi heatwave: Red alert issued with temperatures expected to cross 45 degrees Celsius.
- Dwarka fire: Father, son, and daughter die after jumping from eighth-floor flat.
- Delhi to use treated wastewater from Okhla STP to increase Yamuna River flow.
- Delhi-NCR launches framework to reduce road dust pollution via paving, greening, maintenance.
- Delhi University launches course on intimate relationships for 2025-26 academic session.
Top Stories
Delhi heatwave: Red alert issued, temperatures soar
On 2025-06-10, IMD issued a red alert for a severe heatwave in Delhi for the next three days, with temperatures expected to be very high, crossing 45 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature settled at 27.8 degrees Celsius, and the maximum temperature is expected to soar to around 44 degrees Celsius with dust-raising winds.
Dwarka fire: Father, son, and daughter die
On 2025-06-10, a fire at Shabad Society in Dwarka Sector 13, Delhi, resulted in the deaths of Yash Yadav, his 10-year-old son, and his young daughter, who jumped from their eighth-floor flat to escape the blaze. Yadav's wife and elder son survived; 13 fire tenders and 88 firefighters were deployed.
Delhi to use treated wastewater for Yamuna
Published on 2025-06-11, the Delhi government announced plans to use treated wastewater from the 574 MLD Okhla sewage treatment plant (STP) to increase the environmental flow (e-flow) in the Yamuna River by 5.69 cumecs. Pipeline installation is underway and expected to be completed by February next year.
Delhi-NCR tackles road dust with new framework
On 2025-06-11, CAQM, CSIR-CRRI, and SPA launched a Standard Framework to reduce road dust pollution in Delhi-NCR, focusing on paving, greening, and road maintenance. A Project Monitoring Cell (PMC) will oversee the phased implementation across NCR states.
DU launches course on intimate relationships
On 2025-06-10, Delhi University (DU) launched a new elective course titled 'Negotiating Intimate Relationships' starting from the 2025-26 academic session. This course is designed to help students deal with love, red flags, dating apps, and relationship stress in the digital age.
Crime Beat
Accused rapist arrested after police encounter in Delhi
On 2025-06-10, a man accused of raping and murdering a nine-year-old girl in Northeast Delhi's Dayalpur was arrested after a police encounter. He was shot in the leg during the confrontation.
Teen fatally stabbed by juveniles in Rohini
On 2025-06-08, a 13-year-old boy was fatally stabbed allegedly by three juveniles outside a Rohini mall in New Delhi after a dance session at a party turned violent. The police apprehended the three juveniles, and the boy died at the hospital.
Delhi police officers charged with corruption
On 2025-06-09, a Delhi court framed corruption charges against three police officers: sub-inspector Sanjeev Kumar, assistant sub-inspector Kirori Mal, and head constable Sanjay Kumar for allegedly accepting a bribe.
Campus Buzz
Fire damages Delhi University zoology lab
On 2025-06-10, a fire occurred in the computer room of a laboratory on the fifth floor of the Department of Zoology at the University of Delhi's North Campus around 5.15 PM. Six fire tenders controlled the blaze; no casualties were reported, but the lab's equipment was damaged, and the DU administration has launched an investigation.
Environment Watch
Yamuna River's water quality fails standards
Published on 2025-06-11, a parliamentary panel observed that the Yamuna's capacity to sustain life was almost non-existent in the Delhi stretch. 23 out of 33 monitored sites, including six in Delhi, failed to meet primary water quality standards.
Capital Politics
Manish Sisodia summoned again in construction scam
On 2025-06-10, Manish Sisodia was summoned again in connection with the Rs 2,000-crore classroom construction scam.
Delhi Today
Delhi HC to examine Batla House demolition plea
On 2025-06-11, the Delhi High Court is set to examine a plea against the proposed demolition of alleged illegal constructions in Batla House, southeast Delhi. The demolition notices were affixed following the apex court's directions on May 7.