Scorching heat and administrative negligence wreak havoc in Delhi; homeless perish on streets
मुख्य बातें
- •In Delhi, homeless individuals are dying on the streets due to extreme heat and administrative negligence.
- •The death toll has reached 157, a shocking figure that highlights the severity of the crisis.
- •The homeless lack basic amenities such as shelter, water, and sanitation facilities.
- •Special provisions, including access to water and shade, must be provided during the summer months.
- •Immediate action by the government and administration is necessary to prevent further loss of life.
Delhi continues to reel under the combined impact of scorching heat and administrative negligence. On the city’s streets, homeless individuals are succumbing to the heat, with 157 lives already lost. The staggering toll underscores the dire plight of the homeless in the capital. During the peak summer months, they face a severe lack of basic amenities like water and shade, putting their lives at grave risk.
The homeless population in Delhi runs into the hundreds of thousands, many of whom live exposed on the streets. Without access to clean drinking water or shaded spaces, their suffering intensifies as temperatures soar beyond 45 degrees Celsius. This extreme heat dramatically increases the risk of heatstroke, endangering their lives.
