Goa, June 10 -- Delhi Records Season's Hottest Day as Heatwave Grips North and East India

Northwest and eastern India are reeling under scorching heat and high humidity, with Delhi witnessing its hottest day of the season on Monday. Safdarjung, the city's base weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 43.4degC, while Ayanagar peaked at 45.3degC. The severe heat, compounded by elevated humidity levels, has pushed the heat index-or 'real feel'-to around 49degC in the capital.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heatwave warnings for multiple states, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, over the next few days. A red alert has been sounded for West Rajasthan, while an orange alert is in p...