Heatwave conditions intensified across Rajasthan with Barmer recording the state’s highest temperature at 45.4 degrees C. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for 19 districts, warning of rising temperatures and continued severe heatwave conditions over the coming days

According to the Central Pollution Control Board’s Sameer App, Mumbai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 52 on Monday, falling in the ‘Satisfactory’ category. Officials said this air quality level may cause minor breathing discomfort to sensitive groups