It is reported by TASS.
It is noted that, for example, the Jammu region in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir recorded the hottest day of the season at around +43.5 ° C.
At the same time, in the national capital district of Delhi, the temperature on Saturday rose to +47.2 ° C in the Mangeshpur region and up to +47 ° C in Najafgarh.
Forecasters indicate that the heat wave will continue into Sunday.
Earlier, the Indian authorities revised the forecast for wheat production in 2021-2022, reducing it by 5.7%.
The change in the forecast is due to the early start of summer, which affected crop yields.