<br/>The heat wave conditions continue unabated in most parts of northern India with Dholpur in Rajasthan being the hottest region at 48.8 degrees. Severe heat claimed two lives in Jaipur which sizzled at 45 degrees, six degrees above the normal. Mercury levels also remained above the normal in Punjab and Haryana with Hisar recording a maximum of 47.8 degrees. Chandigarh sizzled four degrees above normal at 41.5 degrees celsius. In absence of rain, hot and sultry weather conditions prevailed in Uttar Pradesh with Agra recording a maximum of 46.6 degrees.<br/> <br/>Although the monsoon entered Madhya Pradesh on 16th of this month, it did not move ahead of Indore Division, leaving the state under the grip of intense heat wave. The mercury in Gwalior settled seven notches above normal at 47.2 degree celsius. According to the Met department, mainly dry weather will prevail in west Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.<br/> <br/>At 44.1 degrees the national capital also continued to reel under the sweltering heat.<br/> <br/>Delhites had no respite from the scorching heat as the mercury settled five degrees above normal coupled with high humidity. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 43 degrees today. Demand for electricity has also increased with rising temperatures.The peak demand for power at 4668 mega watt has already crossed the highest mark of demand during this season. <br/> <br/>Although the MET department predict the monsoon to hit the city on time on 29th of this month, Delhites will continue to suffer from intense heat till then. <br/> <br/>In Uttar Pradesh, there is a drop of two to three degrees Celsius in day’s temperature due to light rain in various parts of eastern UP. The humid heat, however, is tormenting people in rest of the state. The day’s maximum temperature remained over 45 degrees in most of the places. <br/>