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Heatwave grips India’s north as mercury in Delhi touches 47C

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A heatwave gripped parts of northern India as tempertures in capital Delhi touched 47C amid a severe weather alert.

“Severe heatwave conditions are very likely in some parts of west Rajasthan during 17-20 May and in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi during 18-20 May,” announced the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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