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Delhi orders outdoor worker curbs in scorching heatwave hours between 1 pm and 4 pm
India
Published on 27 April 2026
Workers may be shifted indoors during peak intensity
Delhi has activated its Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 as temperatures soar. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta instructed all departments to prevent outdoor workers from intense sunlight between 1 PM and 4 PM during severe heatwave conditions. Officials are told to revise work schedules, ensure shade and drinking water, and provide caps to reduce heat-related illnesses among vulnerable groups.
- Delhi government activates Heat Wave Action Plan 2026
- Outdoor work restricted between 1 PM and 4 PM
- Departments must revise schedules to reduce sun exposure
- Shade, drinking water, and caps to be provided
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