How heat affects you depends on your pincode

Jun 9, 2026 - 18:30

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Jitendra drives his autorickshaw every day in Delhi’s scorching heat. He travels from his home in Sangam Vihar, Asia’s largest unauthorised slum, to neighbouring Sainik Farm, an affluent and planned locality in South Delhi.

“When I drive to areas like Sainik Farm, which have more trees and open spaces, I get some relief,” said Jitendra. “But congested areas like Sangam Vihar are very hot.”

Studies have shown that there is a correlation between temperatures and the way a city is built. Concretised, congested, and densely populated areas experience higher temperatures.

How does this show up on the ground in Delhi?

To find out, we visited four neighbourhoods with a temperature measuring device. Watch our report....