Heat wave in Rajasthan, Barmer sizzles at 45.6C

The mercury in Rajasthan's Barmer district rose to a scorching 45.6 degrees Celsius amid a heat wave sweeping across the state.
Residents in Jaisalmer braved a hot day at 45 degrees Celsius. Bikaner had a high of 44, Jodhpur 43.7, Churu 43.6, Sri Ganganagar 43.2, Ajmer 42 and Jaipur 41 degrees Celsius.
The state witnessed an increase in night temperatures as well. The weatherman has predicted dry weather at most of the places in state.