New Delhi, June 9 -- Several parts of the national capital on Monday recorded a maximum temperature of over 43 degree Celsius.

According to the weather office, the temperature was 43.3degC in Safdarjung, 44.3degC in Palam, 43.3degC in Lodi Road, 44.9degC in Ridge and 45.3 degC in Ayanagar.

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had warned that Delhi NCR may experience heatwave-like conditions on Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures potentially exceeding 45degC. A yellow alert has been issued for the region.

"If we talk about Northwest India, then for the next four days, most of the subdivisions--especially in the plains--are likely to experience heatwave conditions. In Delhi-NCR, the temperature is expected to rise above 45degC today ...