New Delhi, June 13 -- A red alert remained in place across Delhi on Thursday as the Capital sizzled under an intense heatwave, with maximum temperatures surging to 45.2 degrees Celsius in some parts and the "feels-like" temperature reaching a staggering 52 degrees Celsius, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Issued by the IMD, the alert called for extreme caution, advising residents to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure and limit outdoor activities, especially during afternoon hours.
Mungeshpur recorded the highest temperature at 45.2 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Ridge and Ayanagar at 44.2 degrees each. Safdarjung and Palam stations reported 43.9 degrees Celsius, while Pitampura logged 43.1 degrees.
Other areas, in...