Highlights

  • Sensor error detected in Delhi's Mungeshpur on May 29
  • Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju released a clarification
  • Investigation found there was a 3°C sensor error

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Delhi's Mungeshpur recorded 52.9 degrees Celsius on May 29. However, it was found that there was 3°C sensor error.

Did Delhi's Mungeshpur actually record 52.9 degrees? IMD calls it an error

Delhi's Mungeshpur recording 52.9 degrees Celsius, the highest ever in India, on May 29 left citizens concerned. However, Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that the weather station in Delhi faced a sensor error.

After the unusually high reading in northwest Delhi's Mungeshpur, the Ministry of Earth Sciences and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) investigated the temperature sensor.

In the investigation, it was found that there was a 3°C sensor error.

When the news of record temperatures broke, Kiren Rijiju said, "It is not official yet. Temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius in Delhi is very unlikely. Our senior officials in IMD have been asked to verify the news report. The official position will be stated soon."

Also watch: Heatwave in Delhi: 'Real Feel' temperature rises to 50 degrees, relief not expected soon

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