Delhi braces for severe heatwave which is set to worsen

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange' alert, warning that the mercury may soar to 46-47 degrees Celsius in parts of the national capital Delhi.

A heatwave spell scorching for the last two days with some parts of Delhi on Friday recording maximum temperatures of 45.6 degrees Celsius, six notches above normal for this time of the year.

A 'yellow' alert has been issued to caution people about a heatwave on Sunday.

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Cloudy skies and thunder may provide some relief from the intense heat next week.

This is the fifth heatwave in the capital this summer season.

With scanty rains owing to feeble western disturbances, Delhi had recorded its second hottest April this year since 1951.