Blistering heat continued its surge across north India affecting normal life in Rajasthan which was the hottest with the mercury soaring above 48 degrees Celsius at many places keeping people indoors.
Dry weather remained unabated driving mercury beyond bearable levels at many places in the desert state including Phalodi, Sriganganagar and Barmer deterring people from venturing out.
Heat wave conditions further intensified in Delhi. Maximum temperature in the national capital was recorded at 44.8 degrees on Sunday, the maximum recorded in the month of June.
Searing heat scorched Punjab and Haryana also with Hisar being the hottest at 47.6 degrees Celsius. Met office has predicted no immediate relief from the scorching weather. It said, the maximum temperature in the region is likely to further increase by up to two degrees on Monday.
In Uttar Pradesh, the people are still facing hardship due to high temperature and humid heat. The day’s maximum temperature recorded above 46 degrees at many places including Agra and Allahabad.
However, light to medium rainfall lashed several eastern districts this morning, bringing down the temperature.
The sky is partly cloudy in Gorakhpur, Azamgarh and Varanasi divisions. According to met office, thunderstorm or light rain may occur on Monday at some of these places. The department says that monsoon may become active during this week.