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Delhi sweltered under intense heat, with temperatures soaring past 43°C and experiencing its warmest May night in 14 years. While light rain and dust storms are predicted for late evening, experts anticipate clearer skies and rising daytime temperatures from Tuesday, though high humidity contributed to poor air quality.

A thunderstorm hit Delhi with strong winds, offering brief relief from the heat. Temperatures are rising again, and heatwave conditions are forecast to return from Sunday. maximum temperatures are expected to increase by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the next four days. Delhi's air quality remains in the moderate category.

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Climate change experts urged the UK to set maximum temperature rules for workplaces and adapt hospitals and schools to a warming planet in a report published Wednesday. The report by the Climate Change Committee (CCC), which advises the government on adapting to global warming, said Britain should set "measurable" targets to reduce the effects of climate change.

Delhi experienced its highest maximum temperature of the season on Monday, with several areas exceeding 44°C. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions, forecasting temperatures to reach 45°C by Friday. maximum temperatures are expected to rise by approximately 2°C over the next two days.

Heatwave conditions are set to persist in Odisha until at least May 28, with several districts experiencing temperatures exceeding 40°C. Jharsuguda recorded the highest at 45.2°C. An orange warning for heatwave has been issued for Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Bolangir for the next two days. Two more suspected heatstroke deaths were reported on Saturday.

Sriganganagar hottest at 46.0 °C

Delhi experienced a welcome respite from intense heatwave conditions on Saturday morning with light rainfall and cool breezes. Despite the temporary relief, the IMD has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions to persist until May 28, with maximum temperatures expected to remain high.