A weather station in India's capital New Delhi recorded an all-time high temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius as the country's north and western regions continue to grapple with severe heatwave conditions.
The Indian Meteorological Department says it is examining the data to confirm the record temperature.
Delhi has reported its first heat related death - that of a 40-year-old factory worker.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
IN: 'India's weather agency says..'
The Indian Meteorological Department says it is examining the data to confirm the record temperature.
Delhi has reported its first heat related death - that of a 40-year-old factory worker.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
IN: 'India's weather agency says..'
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