In the sweltering heat of the Indian capital, the lives of the urban poor have been turned upside down by the ruthless demolitions carried out for Delhi’s G20 beautification drive and subsequent floods. Forced out of their homes and left without shelter amidst scorching temperatures and heavy rainfall, they grapple with uncertainty and despair. As the climate crisis intensifies, the lack of infrastructure, gaps in communication and support from authorities further exacerbate their vulnerability to heat-related dangers. The national capital does not have a functional Heat Action Plan, aggravating the problems arising out of extreme weather events. It’s time authorities in Delhi act and chalk out a plan to deal with the effects of Climate Change.