Delhi Braces for Scorching Heat as IMD Issues Yellow Alert, Schools Face Fee Hike Row
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting heatwave conditions to persist in the national capital till Wednesday, with the maximum temperature likely to rise to 41 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
The heatwave that has been gripping Delhi for several days is expected to continue, with the city witnessing clear skies and temperatures soaring past 40 degrees Celsius. According to the IMD data, this is the highest recorded maximum temperature in the first week of April since 2011. However, Delhi is likely to get a slight respite from the scorching heat this week itself, with the forecast predicting partly cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and gusty winds on Thursday, reducing daytime temperatures to around 39 degrees Celsius.
The heatwave has left many residents in the capital struggling to cope with the scorching temperatures, with the Delhi government announcing measures to provide relief to those affected. Meanwhile, the educational institutions in the city are facing a new challenge, with a row erupting over the alleged illegal fee hikes in several private schools.
The row began after former Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi accused the BJP government of allowing private schools to "loot fees". She wrote to the Chief Minister, urging her to issue orders with immediate effect that no school collects the enhanced fee from any parent until an audit is conducted. The Delhi Education Minister, Ashish Sood, has vowed to make public the data on fee hikes in the next 10 days on the Directorate of Education (DoE) website "to ensure transparency".
Key Highlights:
- IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, predicting heatwave conditions to persist till Wednesday
- Maximum temperature expected to rise to 41 degrees Celsius on Tuesday
- Delhi to get a slight respite from the heat this week, with temperatures expected to reduce on Thursday
- Row erupts over alleged illegal fee hikes in private schools in Delhi
- Delhi Education Minister vows to make public data on fee hikes within the next 10 days
As the heatwave continues to grip the city, residents are taking to social media to share their struggles and concerns. "The heat is unbearable. No respite in sight. When will the government do something to provide relief?" tweeted @DelhiResident.
Meanwhile, the Delhi government has announced several measures to provide relief to those affected, including the distribution of water bottles and the setting up of cooling centres. As the city continues to battle the heatwave, only time will tell if these measures will be enough to provide relief to the residents.
Conclusion:
The heatwave in Delhi is expected to continue for the next few days, with the city witnessing clear skies and temperatures soaring past 40 degrees Celsius. The row over the alleged illegal fee hikes in private schools has added to the worries of the residents, who are struggling to cope with the scorching heat. As the government works to provide relief to those affected, the residents of Delhi can only hope for a respite from the heat soon.
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