Aman Trivedi
IMD sounds a red alert in Delhi until Saturday, May 25 amid the heatwave.
Heatwaves gripped several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab.
Heatwave peaked at 48 degrees celcius on Wednesday, May 22 in Rajasthan's Barmar.
Sirsa in Haryana recorded 47.7 degrees, with Bhatinda in Punjab trailing at 46.6 degrees celsius.
Amid this scorching summer, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are also on High Alert
Severe heatwaves will continue in various parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
Forecasts predict a gradual rise, with temperature expected to soar above 45 degrees on May 25