New Delhi: To beware people of the heat wave conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued ‘red alert’ in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Vidarbha region of Maharashtra for the next three days.
Scorching heat prevailed across Rajasthan with Jaisalmer recording the state’s highest day temperature at 54 degrees Celsius. An 'orange alert' was declared in New Delhi and parts of National Capital Region (NCR) by IMD after the city touched 47 degrees. Delhi streets remained deserted in the afternoon, with hot winds adding to the woes of people.
The weatherman has issued a ‘severe heat wave’ warning for central and northern parts of the country and the onset of monsoon is predicted to be delayed by six days.