India, April 8 -- Heatwave conditions in Delhi is likely to continue on Tuesday and Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast while issuing a yellow alert for both days.

Delhi recorded its first heatwave day of the season on Monday, with clear skies and dry northerly winds pushing mercury to 40.2degC, which was five degrees above normal.

The maximum is forecast to be between 40 and 42degC on Tuesday, officials said.

The IMD classifies it as a heatwave, when the maximum temperature is over 40degC, with the departure being 4.5degC or more above normal. It is also a heatwave if the maximum is over 45degC in the plains. It is a 'severe heatwave' if the maximum is over 40degC and the departure is 6.5degC or more abov...