The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, signalling a rise in temperatures and the likelihood of heatwave conditions over the next two days. Simultaneously, a red alert has been declared for Gujarat on Sunday, with an orange alert following from 8 to 10 April, as the Saurashtra and Kutch regions face severe heatwave conditions.

According to ANI, temperatures have risen sharply in many areas, with 21 cities across five states already recording highs above 42 degrees Celsius. On Saturday, the highest temperature was recorded in Kandla, Gujarat, at 44 degrees Celsius.