Heatwave batters India as mercury nears 45°C

On Tuesday, much of the country experienced a heatwave as the temperature surpassed 40 degrees Celsius.

The IMD has forecast that starting on Tuesday, the plains of northwest India will see some relief from the oppressive heat.

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