IMD Scientist On Heatwave: Temperatures Will Rise Again Over North West India From 22nd June. An unrelenting heatwave in northwest India has sparked severe health concerns this summer with the temperatures soaring above 40 degrees. Delhi, the national capital, hasn't been spared and the biggest victim of this record heat surge seems to be the homeless. As many as 192 homeless deaths have been reported in Delhi during June 11-19, according to a report by the Centre for Holistic Development, a non-governmental organization. An official reaction to this report is awaited.