Delhi braces for extreme heat as officials halt outdoor work and expand worker protections

Outdoor work could stop for hours under severe heat

As temperatures rise and heatwave conditions worsen, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordered strict implementation of the Heat Wave Action Plan 2026. Outdoor work may be stopped between 12 noon and 3 pm during severe heat. Workers will get drinking water, caps and gamchas, while first-aid kits and ice packs will be provided at worksites when required.