Reality check: How Delhi bus stops lack shelter in 40°C heat | Ground report

Broken shelters, missing shade, and little relief from the scorching heat — a citizen-led audit of 231 bus stops across Delhi has highlighted serious gaps in commuter infrastructure at several locations across the city.

As temperatures cross 40°C, many commuters say waiting for buses has become increasingly difficult, especially for children, the elderly, and women.

This ground report by Kartiki Arora looks at the conditions at some of Delhi’s bus stops and what the audit reveals.