Cooling Zone Set Up Near Jama Masjid Metro Station on CM Rekha Gupta’s Directions

Seating for 70-80 People, Cold Water and ORS Facility to Provide Relief from Heat Wave: CM Rekha Gupta

“Creating Infrastructure Alone Is Not Enough, Relief Must Reach People Directly,” Says Chief Minister

New Delhi, May 2026 : Under the leadership of Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Government is effectively implementing its Heatwave Action Plan with utmost seriousness, in view of the continuously rising temperatures and prevailing heatwave conditions. The Chief Minister stated that, in furtherance of this effort and at the initiative of the Old Delhi District administration, a special cooling zone has been established near the Jama Masjid Metro Station in the Old Delhi area to provide comfort and relief to the general public. She emphasized that the government’s objective is not merely to put arrangements in place, but to deliver tangible relief directly to the people.

She noted that markets, religious places and tourist hubs witness heavy footfall during the summer months, making densely populated areas like Old Delhi particularly vulnerable during extreme heat conditions. Keeping this in mind, the cooling zone has been created as a permanent relief facility, separate from the mobile heat relief vehicles already operating in the city. The facility allows around 70 to 80 people to sit and rest at a time, offering much-needed respite to commuters, tourists, rickshaw pullers, labourers, senior citizens and passersby affected by the scorching heat.

The Chief Minister said continuous access to chilled drinking water has been arranged through water coolers at the site. In addition, ORS-mixed water is also being provided to help people stay hydrated and avoid heatstroke and dehydration. “Our priority is to ensure that no one suffers discomfort during this difficult summer period,” CM said, adding that officials have been instructed to identify other high-footfall areas across the capital where similar relief facilities can be established.

She further said the Delhi government is working on a multi-layered strategy to tackle the heatwave situation. This includes relief measures across districts, improved drinking water availability, public awareness campaigns and special arrangements in sensitive areas. With temperatures expected to rise further in the coming days, all concerned departments have been directed to remain on alert. The Chief Minister also appealed to residents to take necessary precautions during peak afternoon hours, drink sufficient water and make use of the relief facilities being provided by the government wherever required.