Heatwave bakes Rajasthan, Jaisalmer hits 48°C — the highest in India
A blistering heatwave swept across western India on Thursday, with Jaisalmer in Rajasthan recording a scorching 48.0°C (118.4°F) — the highest maximum temperature in the country for the day, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The temperature in Jaisalmer was 5.5°C above normal. Across Rajasthan, other cities also reeled under oppressive heat. Barmer followed … Read more