New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has taken note of the unprecedented temperature recorded in the city, reaching 52.9 degrees Celsius on May 29. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela expressed concern that continued apathy towards deforestation could lead to Delhi becoming a barren desert. The remarks came during the hearing of petitions regarding the protection and management of "deemed forests" in Delhi. These areas, not officially classified as forests by government records, are crucial for ecological balance.

Former High Court judge Justice Najmi Waziri has been appointed as the chairperson of the Internal Departmental Committee overseeing these matters. Justice Gedela emphasized the urgency of implementing strict measures to address deforestation, noting the deteriorating climatic conditions in Delhi. The Court has directed the Committee to fulfill its responsibilities promptly. Earlier, the High Court sought reports from the Delhi government and civic bodies on existing deemed forests and actions taken to prevent their depletion.

Delhi, along with many parts of the country, is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures soaring between 46 and 50 degrees Celsius due to a severe heatwave. Meanwhile, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that the weather station recording 52.9 degrees Celsius on May 29 had a sensor error, with corrective measures swiftly implemented. In response to the heatwave, the Delhi Jal Board has announced a fine of Rs 2,000 for wasting water, while the city's power demand has surged to an all-time high of 8,302 megawatts (MW).

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