Extreme Temperatures In North India: Know Anatomy Of A Heatwave | In GFX

Temperatures remained above 45 degrees Celsius in large parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh, affecting daily life as many chose to remain indoors in the afternoon. (Image/News18)

Indian Meteorological Department defines a heatwave as an increase of 5-6 degrees above the normal temperature. (Image/News18)

Heatwave remains over a region for several days up to several weeks. (Image/News18)

Experts say outdoor workers, the elderly and children are at higher risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. (Image/News18)

According to the World Health Organization, more than 1,66,000 (1.66 lakh) people died as a result of heat waves between 1998 and 2017. (Image/News180