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Delhi experienced its highest maximum temperature of the season on Monday, with several areas exceeding 44°C. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions, forecasting temperatures to reach 45°C by Friday. Maximum temperatures are expected to rise by approximately 2°C over the next two days.

New Delhi experienced a sweltering Friday with the maximum temperature at Safdarjung recorded at 39.8 degrees Celsius. Despite a slight dip from the previous day, temperatures are predicted to rise further, potentially reaching 42-44 degrees Celsius by May 18. The weather department issued a yellow alert for light rain and thunderstorms by late evening.

Britain is set for a dramatic temperature rise towards the end of the week, with highs of 26°C predicted for Friday in the south east. Following a cold snap in early May, forecasters now anticipate settled sunshine and warmer weather for England and Wales throughout the bank holiday weekend, offering a welcome change from recent unsettled conditions.

Delhi is bracing for intense heat as temperatures soared to 43°C, with forecasts predicting a rise to 45°C. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday, affecting northwest and central India. Maximum temperatures are expected to hover between 43-45°C from Monday to Wednesday.

India is grappling with an intense heatwave as temperatures soar, with the IMD issuing orange and red alerts for several northern and central regions. Delhi is experiencing highs of 44-45°C, while Uttar Pradesh's Banda district has recorded over 48°C. The extreme heat is also impacting tourism and is linked to global climate factors like potential El Niño conditions.

Climate change experts urged the UK to set maximum temperature rules for workplaces and adapt hospitals and schools to a warming planet in a report published Wednesday. The report by the Climate Change Committee (CCC), which advises the government on adapting to global warming, said Britain should set "measurable" targets to reduce the effects of climate change.

Bihar's current weather chaos is leading to an uptick in viral fevers and allergy cases. With temperature swings and unexpected pre-monsoon storms, health experts are urging residents to be mindful of extreme cold and temperature changes. Recent downpours are worsening respiratory and skin ailments, particularly among the young and elderly.

In light of the intense heatwave predictions, all Patna schools for grades up to Class VIII will dismiss students by 11 am until May 21. With temperatures rising between 38°C and 44°C, the local authorities have also set up 400 complimentary water stations throughout the city and mobilized maintenance crews to secure water supplies during this extreme heat.

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