India is once again battling an intense and prolonged heatwave, with temperatures soaring close to 47 degrees Celsius across several parts of the country and authorities warning of a growing risk of heat-related illnesses and fatalities.
Heatwave conditions are set to continue across large parts of northwest India for the next four to five days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintaining a red alert for Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. A yellow alert has also been issued for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan as soaring temperatures continue to grip the region.
