A total of 52 deaths have been reported within two days as an intense heatwave grips the Indian capital of New Delhi.
As yet, 192 homeless persons have died in New Delhi in heatwaves that hit the ancient city between June 11 and 19, Indian media has reported.
More than 40,000 cases of heat stroke have been reported in India this summer, and at least 110 deaths have been confirmed between March 1 and June 18.
Recent media reports suggested that the mercury hit 52 degree Celsius, however no break is in sight.
The Meteorological Department’s assessment says the temperature will be several times higher than normal this month, while New Delhi had its hottest night in more than 50 years on Wednesday.