The mercury soared to 48.8 degrees Celsius?
On Thursday, at least 12 people in Rajasthan died due to heat stroke this week.
The deaths in Rajasthan were suspected to have resulted from people falling sick due to heat stroke-like symptoms. Officials, however, have not yet ascertained the cause.
While four deaths were reported in Jalore, two daily wage workers died in Barmer, where the mercury reached 48.8 degrees Celsius on Thursday.
This is the highest temperature recorded in the country. Severe heat waves also claimed lives in Alwar, Bhilwara, Balotra, and Jaisalmer.
Kirori Lal Meena, Rajasthan's Minister of Disaster Management and Relief, said that his government will provide a "relief package" to all the victims.
He also asked people to be careful.
Maximum temperatures also touched 45 degrees Celsius in Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, official data showed.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a 'red' warning for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, and suggested "extreme care" for vulnerable people.
"Very high likelihood of developing heat illness and heat stroke in all ages," it said.
The Met Office also said that warm night conditions could further exacerbate heat-related stress in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan over the next three days.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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