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Salta, Argentina Hits 100‑Year Heat Record, Feels Like Delhi Summer in Winter
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 10:18 AM
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The city of Salta in northern Argentina recorded temperatures that shattered a century of records, reaching levels comparable to Delhi’s summer heat during the winter season.
On 15 February 2026, Salta’s meteorological station logged a maximum temperature of 45.3 °C, eclipsing the previous 100‑year high of 43.8 °C set in 1925. The spike came amid a prolonged heatwave that has gripped northern Argentina, prompting health officials to issue heat‑stress advisories.
The record temperature is comparable to Delhi’s peak summer highs, which can reach 45 °C, making the winter heat in Salta feel eerily familiar to residents of the Indian capital. Local authorities have urged people to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during midday, and check on vulnerable populations.
Scientists attribute the sudden rise to a combination of atmospheric circulation patterns and rising global temperatures. Climate experts warn that such extreme events are likely to become more frequent as the planet warms.
The heatwave has disrupted daily life, with schools and offices operating on modified schedules. Power consumption has spiked, and several hospitals have reported increased cases of heat‑related illnesses.
The record temperature is comparable to Delhi’s peak summer highs, which can reach 45 °C, making the winter heat in Salta feel eerily familiar to residents of the Indian capital. Local authorities have urged people to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during midday, and check on vulnerable populations.
Scientists attribute the sudden rise to a combination of atmospheric circulation patterns and rising global temperatures. Climate experts warn that such extreme events are likely to become more frequent as the planet warms.
The heatwave has disrupted daily life, with schools and offices operating on modified schedules. Power consumption has spiked, and several hospitals have reported increased cases of heat‑related illnesses.