For the past few days, people sitting in different parts of the country have been facing the intensive heat. Meanwhile, Churu in Rajasthan

For the past few days, people sitting in different parts of the country have been facing the intensive heat. Meanwhile, Churu in Rajasthan recorded a low of 50 degrees Celsius.

In Delhi, the temperature rose to 47.5 degrees Celsius. The meteorological department said the weather could be worse in the coming days.

Heat conditions

The heat-stricken people in the country are waiting for the rains. The meteorological department has issued a weather warning for the next five days. The IMD said heavy rains are likely in Assam-Meghalaya and Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram-Tripura.

The heat wave continues in Punjab too. The maximum temperature recorded in Patiala city of the state was 44.2 degrees Celsius. Amritsar and Ludhiana had a low of 43.5 degrees Celsius and 44.2 degrees Celsius respectively.

Rain

The capital Chandigarh recorded a low of 42.9 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal.

It may be recalled that Bathinda was the hottest city in the state. The meteorological department has now warned of strong winds of 30 to 40 kmph on May 28 and 31 and strong winds of 40 to 50 kms per km in Punjab on May 29 and 30.