Overview
- The campaign began with Mobile Heat Relief Units launched on May 6 and has provided assistance to 470,089 people across all 13 Delhi districts.
- Authorities report distribution of 184,021 litres of drinking water, 243,945 ORS packets, 67,431 gamchas and 49,434 caps as part of the relief effort.
- Government data show the highest beneficiary counts in North-East (83,703), East (66,964) and New Delhi (41,667) districts, guiding where resources have been concentrated.
- Cooling zones and temporary shelters are already operational at key transit hubs including Nangloi, Rohini and Peeragarhi metro stations while installation and expansion continue at other sites.
- Officials are combining on-the-ground aid with public advice to avoid unnecessary outdoor travel, stay hydrated and use ORS, and they say relief will be expanded where monitoring shows more need.