Severe heatwave conditions continued to sweep Northern and Central India with the mercury touching 47 degrees Celsius in several parts. Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra among others have been facing the wrath of heatwave since the past few days. On Tuesday, as mercury level continued to rise in Delhi.
A large number of people were seen cycling and walking at the Rajpath area following relaxations in the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown. On Monday, the mercury touched 45.6 degrees Celsius in some parts of Delhi, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.