The IMD issued a 'red alert' for Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and West Uttar Pradesh, forecasting severe heatwave conditions for the next five days.
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Here are the cities that recorded the highest temperatures on Tuesday:
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Sirsa
Sirsa, located in the westernmost region of Haryana, recorded India's highest temperature on Tuesday at 47.8°C.
Najafgarh
Najafgarh in Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 47.4°C on Tuesday.
Pilani
Pilani in Rajasthan experienced a heatwave, recording a maximum temperature of 47.2°C on Tuesday.
Bhatinda
According to the IMD, Bhatinda in Punjab was among the hottest cities, with a temperature of 46.6°C on Tuesday.
Agra
On Tuesday, Agra in Uttar Pradesh recorded a maximum temperature of 46.6°C.
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Ratlam
The IMD issued a heatwave warning for Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh, which recorded a maximum temperature of 45.6°C on Tuesday.
Surendranagar
Surendranagar, a city in Gujarat, experienced a maximum temperature of 45.4°C on Tuesday.
Akola
Akola in Maharashtra is among the top 10 cities with a heatwave alert for the upcoming days, having recorded a maximum temperature of 44.0°C on Tuesday.
Durg
Durg in Chhattisgarh encountered a heatwave, recording a maximum temperature of 43.6°C on Tuesday.
Una
Una in Himachal Pradesh recorded the highest temperature of 42.4°C on Tuesday.