Decoded: Why do you feel hotter in Delhi than what thermometers show?

The high humidity has pushed up the levels of discomfort by several notches. Though, on thermometers, the actual reading of temperature might not reflect the level of pain and trouble

For the last few days, the national capital and its adjoining areas have been muggy due to high humidity caused by the near absence of monsoon rains. While the experience of summers has been uncomfortable, the actual readings on thermometers may cause wonder about the exaggerated discomfort.

This is what meteorologists call ‘real feel temperature’ or ‘real feel heat’.

What exactly is the ‘real feel heat’?

Weathermen say that in April and May when we have dry heat, whatever is the actual temperature is what is felt on the body. But as humidity rises in the months of June and