Temperature Spike in Early April Hits North, Central India

21 cities see temperatures above 42°C

- MPOST BUREAU

BENGALURU: Twenty-one cities across five Indian states recorded temperatures of 42 degrees Celsius and above today, as an intense early April heat wave sweeps through the country. According to meteorological authorities, Delhi will continue to face scorching conditions for the next three days.

The extreme temperatures are affecting regions across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Odisha, with significant deviations from normal ranging from 3 to 6.9 degrees above average for this time of year.