Delhi, June 9: Delhi is in the grip of a heat wave for about 10 days. Early strong sun, oppressive heat and dusty wind are the order of the day. Khas khaska tatti and electric fan are poor methods of bringing down the temperature. The extent of heat is so very great that asphalt layer of road showed marks of softening in Chandni Chowk. These conditions have, as usual, the direct effect on health of infants and children. A higher mortality is reported amongst them during the last few days, and a few deaths are reported among the grown up Published - June 10, 2026 03:00 am IST