Indian capital records highest-ever temperature at 49.9°C

NEW DELHI: With heatwave conditions prevailing in several parts of India, the capital New Delhi recorded an all-time high temperature on Tuesday, according to officials.

According to India’s Met Office, two areas in New Delhi recorded a temperature of 49.9°C on Tuesday.

Several other Indian cities saw temperatures crossing 49°C, with Churu in western Rajasthan state touching 50.5°C.

The Met Office said ‘heat wave to severe heat wave’ conditions are likely to reduce gradually over Northwest and Central India from May 30.

Source: Philippines News Agency

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