Heatwave grips Capital, mercury touches 46O C

As heatwaves continued to persist, the national Capital on Tuesday recorded the maximum temperature at 46 degree Celsius, the highest for the month of May in 18 years. Delhi touched 46 degrees in May was in 2002.

According to Dr Rajender Jenamani, MeT scientist,  Delhi (Palam) reported Country's, second highest Maximum temp with 47.6°C while Churu (Rajasthan) with 50°C, remains as the highest in the country.

“Heat wave at most places with severe heat wave prevailed over West Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, South Haryana, Delhi, south Utter Pradesh, North Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha,” said Dr Jenamani. “These conditions likely to continue till Wednesday , the 27 May and start receding from 28 May with major respite from 29 May.”

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the heatwave condition will be at its peak on Tuesday over the plains of northwest India.