IMD warns of heatwave conditions for three days, Delhi temperature crosses 44 degrees Celsius

The India Meteorological Department on Sunday warned of heatwave-like conditions in parts of northwest and central India over the next three days as temperatures continued to rise sharply, with Delhi crossing 44 degrees Celsius.

In Delhi, the weather agency forecast a partly cloudy sky and issued an orange alert for heatwave-like conditions at isolated places.

An orange alert indicates that authorities should be prepared for severe weather and take necessary precautions.

The capital recorded a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius, while relative humidity stood at 43% in the morning.

Several parts of Uttar Pradesh also reported severe heat, with temperatures crossing 47 degrees Celsius in Banda on both Saturday and Sunday, making it one of the hottest places in the country.

Data from the IMD showed that most districts in the state recorded maximum temperatures above 42 degrees Celsius.

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