Delhi Facing Potential 50°C Temperatures Without Urgent Decarbonization, Warns Former Minister

Nov 04, 2025 08:32 pm CST

Former Union Minister Jayant Sinha warns that Delhi could experience temperatures exceeding 50°C if India fails to pursue aggressive decarbonization. Speaking at an industry event, he emphasized that India's economic development must align with environmental sustainability, highlighting the country's annual 3.5 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and the urgent need for clean energy transition to achieve net zero by 2070.