Brutal Nighttime Heat Wave Keeps Delhi Up, Even When the Sun Goes Down

Delhi, India - It's been one hot summer for the people of Delhi. And it's not just the scorching daytime temperatures that are causing trouble. Even at night, when things should cool off a bit, it's still like sleeping in a hot oven.

India's capital has been in the grip of a relentless heatwave, with one area of the city recording the highest-ever temperature of 49.9 degrees Celsius (121.8 degrees Fahrenheit) earlier this month. Even though the sun goes down, the heat lingers, making it tough for everyone to catch a break.

A new report from the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) paints a grim picture. While outlying areas of the city cool down by an average of 12.2 degrees Celsius at night, the heart of Delhi only drops by 8.5 degrees. That means millions of people are stuck sweating through the night, with no relief from the daytime heat.

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For many, this is a struggle to survive. Bicycle rickshaw driver Sagar Mandal, 39, told CNN that he and his fellow drivers are feeling the effects. "My body can't take it, but I have to keep cycling. We are used to physical labor, we aren't complaining about that. But this heat is not normal, something has to change," he said.

As the city tries to adapt to these unprecedented temperatures, it's clear that something needs to be done. With each passing day, the heat gets worse, and the people of Delhi are left wondering when they'll finally be able to catch a break. Until then, they'll just have to tough it out, one sweaty night at a time.