India, April 4 -- North India, including Delhi, is likely to witness a heatwave over the next six days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicting temperatures in the national capital to reach up to 42 degrees Celsius by April 10.

The regional meteorological centre in New Delhi reported a noticeable increase in both maximum and minimum temperatures across Delhi-NCR in the past 24 hours. While minimum temperatures remain close to normal, ranging from 18 to 21 degrees Celsius, maximum temperatures have climbed significantly above normal, registering a rise of about 5-6 degrees Celsius across most areas, settling between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius. The region also experienced southwesterly winds at speeds of up to 12...