More than 320 people have died in the last four days due to heat and heatstroke in the country. In the last three days, Uttar Pradesh has lost the most number of lives, around 100.
People have got some relief due to the western disturbance becoming active in Punjab. According to the Meteorological Department, there are chances of rain and strong winds in Punjab today.
Weather may change in Haryana from Friday night. South-western winds coming from Rajasthan will change into eastern winds entering Haryana from tonight.
Scorching heat is troubling people of whole country. 79 people died on Thursday (30 May) due to heatwave in 7 states of the country. Bihar has the highest number of deaths at 44.
Heat has broken all previous records in Himachal Pradesh. Meanwhile, it rained in Shimla at 12 noon on Wednesday. Due to this, Shimla residents have got relief from the heat.
The period of severe heat continues in Haryana on the sixth day of Nautapa. There are 10 districts of the state where the maximum temperature of the day is above 48 degrees.