There was no respite from scorching heat in the desert state of Rajasthan where Barmer was recorded as the hottest place at 46.5 degrees Celsius.
The mercury at Kota, Churu and Bikaner was at 45.9, 45.8 and 45.5 degrees Celsius respectively while Jaipur and Sriganganagar recorded 44.5 degrees Celsius.
The day temperature in other districts was below 44 degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorological (MeT) department here.
Some areas in the state reeled under heat wave conditions which is likely to prevail during the next 24 hours.
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