with temperatures breaching the 45 degree mark at several places in the region.

The hot weather conditions continued to prevail at many places in Punjab and Haryana . According to MeT office, Chandigarh recorded a maximum of 40.3 deg Celsius, one notch above normal.

Uttar Pradesh sizzled under an intense heat wave with the temperature rising up to five degrees above normal at some places in the state.

Allahabad continued to be the hottest place in the state recording 47.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Agra with 46.1 degrees Celsius .

Dusty winds and rising mercury scorched Rajasthan as well with the average temperature staying above 40 degrees Celsius in most places.

AIR correspondent reports that Vanasthali is the hottest place in the state where maximum temperature was recorded 44.4 degree Celsius.

Odisha is reeling under intense heat wave with Sambalpur remained hottest place in the State where the mercury soared to 46.7 degree Celsius today.

Heat waves continued to sweep across the national capital today with the day temperature soaring to above normal. According to the MeT department, the maximum temperature was recorded 42.7 degree celcius whcih is two degreee above normal while the minium temperature settled at 32.5 degree celcius, 5 notches above normal.

Delhites today continued to reel under the intense heat wave condition. They prefer to stay indoors rather than going outside. Besides, people are also being seen taking cold drinks and fruits at various shops in the city to get somewhat respite from the hot weather.

On the other hand, power cuts in various parts of the city also increased the hardships of the citydwellers due to the mismatch in demand and supply. According to the MeT department, Delhites will get no respites from the heat wave condtions for next couple of days.