Thousands In Delhi Shiver In Cold Wave As Homeless Shelters Fall Short

Tens of thousands of homeless persons in Delhi struggle to keep warm in the ongoing cold wave as the national capital's 195 homeless shelters can accommodate only about 19,000 people. The temperature has dipped to 5*C this season amid intense fog through the day. The poor condition of some shelters also add to the woes of the homeless.

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Updated on: 2 January 2023 9:00 am

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Night Shelters for Homeless

Tens of thousands of homeless persons in Delhi struggle to keep warm in the ongoing cold wave as the national capital's 195 homeless shelters can accommodate only about 19,000 people. The temperature has dipped to 5*C this season amid intense fog through the day. The poor condition of some shelters also add to the woes of the homeless.