Delhi’s extreme summer heat is often reported in terms of both actual temperature and how hot it “feels,” with several explanations centering on how humidity affects human perception. Outlets note that the temperature people experience can be higher than the number shown by standard readings because the “feels like” metric incorporates the wet-bulb temperature, a measure influenced by moisture in the air. Wet-bulb temperature reflects how effectively the body can cool itself through evaporation of sweat: when humidity is high, sweat evaporates less efficiently, reducing cooling and making conditions feel more oppressive. This is why Delhi may be described as reaching or approaching figures around 51°C in some reports, while the lived experience can appear even worse. The distinction between dry-bulb (regular air temperature) and wet-bulb (humidity-influenced) measurements helps explain why heat advisories and forecasts can look inconsistent, even when they refer to the same weather event. The reporting emphasizes that understanding the wet-bulb component is key to interpreting “feels like” heat in humid conditions.