Several parts of the country recorded temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius earlier this week
Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 34.4 degrees Celsius on Friday, two notches above the normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) expects day temperatures to remain above-normal in select regions across the country between March to May 2021
"Below normal seasonal maximum temperatures are likely over most of the subdivisions of south peninsula and adjoining central India," said IMD
The last time the mercury touched the 46-degree mark at the Safdarjung weather station was on May 19, 2002
Temperatures are expected to be near normal in the rest of the country, the IMD said.
In the rest of the country, the temperatures are expected to be normal over most subdivisions
Water scarcity is amongst the most worrisome potential fallouts of a searing summer
To prevent a faint stay well-hydrated, avoid extreme temperatures, including long hot showers
Monday is likely to be as hot though with a partly cloudy sky.
Children should not be made to stand for long during school assembly and physical education periods