Delhi experiences record-breaking temperature of 52.3 degree Celsius, triggering intense heat wave. The city’s outskirts are hit by hot winds, exacerbating the situation. The India Meteorological Department issues red alert for Delhi and north India due to the extreme heat. The IMD has been issuing a red alert for Delhi and several states in north India for intense heat waves for several days now and today the temperature has climbed several notches in the last 24 hours.