With North India reeling under intense heat wave, the temperature in Delhi is all set to breach 42 degree mark today. <br/><br/>According to Weather office the temperature is likely to hover around 43 degree celsius. <br/><br/>Delhi recorded over 41 degree temperature since last three days. <br/><br/>Today the maximum temperature recorded is 41.6 which is highest of the season so far. <br/><br/>In Uttar Pradesh, the normal daily life continues to be disrupted due to intense heat. <br/><br/>Hot wind is blowing across the state. <br/><br/>The day’s maximum temperature has been recorded above 41 degrees Celsius. <br/><br/>More than 50 people have died across the state due the fire incidents in rural areas during past one week. <br/><br/>AIR Gorakhpur correspondent reports that incident of fire has increased in rural areas as the produce of wheat and other crops are still in the fields. <br/><br/>In Chhattisgarh, three children died due to intense heat wave in the Korba district during the last three days. <br/><br/>Mr. P.R.Kumbhker, Chief Medical Officer Dr. P.R.Kumbhker told AIR News today that prima facie the children are feared to have died of loo. <br/><br/>He said that medical camps have been set up in the affected villages. <br/><br/>The weather conditions are getting increasingly harsh in Madhya Pradesh.<br/>
News On AIR | April 12, 2010 12:55 PM
Over 50 people killed in North India reeling under intense heat wave