New Delhi, June 2: Heatwave conditions continued to grip several parts of India, with mercury nearing the 50-degree mark in most states. In some cities including Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Chandigarh, mercury breached 45-degree-mark on Saturday. The temperature is likely to touch 46-47 degrees in some parts of India over the next 48 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. On Saturday, mercury crossed the 50-degree mark in Rajasthan's Churu, making it the hottest place in the country, nine notches above normal. Several other places endured maximum temperatures markedly above normal. Heatwave Sweeps India: Temperature Nears 50-Degree Mark in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar, Maharashtra's Chandrapur Sizzles at 44.8 Degrees. 

Temperature in Jodhpur was 45.6 degrees Celsius while Barmer recorded 44.5. The day temperature in Jaipur was recorded at 45 degrees Celsius.  The Met Department in Jaipur has issued a red alert and a yellow alert in many districts of the state for the next five days starting from Saturday in view of the intense heat wave gripping many parts of state. The other areas in Rajasthan including Shri Ganganagar recorded a temperature of 49 degrees Celsius, Bikaner 47.9, Kota 46 and Jaisalmer 47.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday.  Heatwave Sweeps India: Temperature Nears 50-Degree Mark in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar. 

According to details by IMD Lucknow, thunderstorm/lightening/ rain accompanied with hail and gusty wind very likely to occur on Sunday. The IMD said the weather conditions will witness a change during morning hours at few places over Hardoi, Sitapur, Lucknow, Barabanki districts and adjoining areas. Monsoon Prediction: Brace For Below Normal Rains This Year, Says Skymet Weather Forecast

The IMD said any relief from the scorching heat is unlikely in the national capital in the next four-five days as the temperature is all set to soar even more. Delhi continued to reel under scorching heat with a "red category" label as the maximum temperature recorded at the Palam observatory was 46. 1 degrees. The Safdarjung observatory recorded a maximum of 43.5 degress on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Vidarbha region in Maharashtra, which has been the worst hit by heatwave. Temperature in Chandrapur breached the 48-Degee- mark, Nagpur recorded 46 Degrees while 47.5 Degees was recorded in Bramhapuri city.

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