Delhi and parts of northwest India are reeling under extreme heat, with temperatures soaring in recent days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, warning of severe heatwave conditions likely to persist until June 13. 

In Delhi, mercury levels have surged past 43 degrees Celsius, intensifying discomfort across the city and prompting health advisories amid rising cases of heat-related illnesses. The IMD has cautioned residents to take preventive measures as the region battles prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures. However, relief may be on the horizon, as forecasters expect conditions to ease starting June 14.

IMD has also issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, where temperatures are also expected to remain significantly above normal. Meanwhile, Karnataka and parts of coastal Maharashtra are facing a different extreme, with the IMD sounding a red alert for heavy rainfall.