India, June 12 -- Heatwave conditions were set to continue in isolated pockets of Delhi as the mercury was likely to hover between 43-45degC, before an approaching western disturbance was expected to bring light rain and gusty winds up to 60 km per hour late on Thursday and a day later.

A gradual dip in temperature is likely from Friday onwards, with the possibility of light rain and thunderstorm activity. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for preparatory measures in the Capital for Thursday

There was a marginal dip in the maximum temperature, from 43.8degC on Tuesday to 43.3degC, but high humidity made it far more uncomfortable outdoors as parts of the city recorded heat wave conditions for a third st...