Searing heat in North, Delhi sizzles at 44 deg C
May 19, 2013  19:44

Heat wave swept across Northern states as temperatures today soared past 45 degrees Celsius at several places affecting normal life in the region. Churu in Rajasthan was the hottest place in the region with temperature touching 47 deg C. The national capital recorded a high of 44 deg C while mercury in parts of Punjab and Haryana shot up to 46 deg C.        

 

Delhi sizzled under a scorching 44.6 deg C today which was highest for the season, surpassing yesterday's 43.2 deg C. A Meteorological department official said that heat will rise further in the days to come. The day temperature was five notches above normal while the minimum settled at 25.9 deg C.  

 

Punjab and Haryana also witnessed a sudden rise in temperature during the past three days as the mercury hovered around the 45 deg C mark at most places.   Hisar in Haryana was the hottest place in the region as it recorded maximum at 46 deg C, up by five notches above normal, local MeT office said.

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