New Delhi, April 26 -- Delhi continues to reel under heatwave conditions, with maximum temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius for the second consecutive day. The scorching heat has made life difficult for residents, as hot winds blow across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, warning people to take precautions while stepping out. The heatwave conditions that gripped the capital yesterday have shown no signs of easing today.

Under the IMD's colour-coded alert system, a yellow alert advises people to stay cautious, avoid heat exposure, wear light-coloured and loose cotton clothing, and cover their heads with a cloth, hat, or umbrella.Also read | Weather today: IMD issues heatwave warning in...