The heatwave continues to sweep most part of the country with the temperature hovering above 45 degree celsius at many places. Bhusawal in Maharashtra recorded a sizzling 47.5 degree celsius. <br/> <br/>In Rajasthan maximum temperature is continuously increasing all over the state. Our correspondent reports that the state government has changed the timings of primary schools from Monday.<br/> <br/>In Punjab, Patiala was the hottest place at a high of 45.5 degrees. AIR correspondent reports that Chandigarh experienced the hottest April day at 42.7 degrees, breaking a 30-year-old record. <br/> <br/>The Met office said, Hisar in Haryana experienced a high of 44.1 degree, seven degrees above normal. <br/> <br/>In Uttarakhand, capital Dehradun saw the mercury settle at 39 degrees. However, in Himachal Pradesh, light showers and overcast skies in some parts brought down the mercury.<br/>
News On AIR | April 19, 2010 9:14 AM
Severe heat wave affects normal life in most parts of India