A brief cool breeze on Saturday morning brought slight relief to Delhi residents after days of unbearable heat, but the relief is expected to be short-lived as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Sunday with temperatures likely to touch 44 degrees Celsius again. Even though no official heatwave was recorded on Saturday, the capital continued to remain under intense heat stress, with dry winds and scorching afternoons making outdoor conditions dangerous. According to the IMD forecast, Delhi is expected to witness heatwave conditions almost every day till May 28. Maximum temperatures are likely to remain between 43 and 44 degrees Celsius, while nights will also stay extremely uncomfortable with temperatures hovering close to 30 degrees Celsius. Weather officials said strong surface winds will continue during afternoons and evenings over the next several days. On May 25, the city may see partly cloudy skies and possible thunder and lightning activity, but experts said it is unlikely to provide major relief from the heat. The prolonged spell of extreme weather is now severely affecting not just people but also animals and birds across Delhi-NCR. Veterinarians and animal rescuers say they are witnessing a shocking rise in emergency calls related to heat strokes, dehydration and infections among stray animals and birds. According to rescuers, pigeons are collapsing unconscious from the sky due to dehydration, while weakened eagles and other birds are being picked up from roadsides in critical condition. Several street dogs and animals are also suffering from stomach infections and heat-related illnesses as the city continues to bake under extreme temperatures. Animal rescuers said the combination of hot concrete roads, lack of water sources and dry winds has made survival difficult for many animals. Delhi has already witnessed temperatures crossing the 45 degrees Celsius mark in several areas over the past few days, while warm nights have made it harder for residents to recover from the daytime heat. The IMD has warned that the dangerous heat conditions are likely to continue through next week, increasing the risk of heat strokes and dehydration, especially for children, elderly people and those working outdoors. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Delhi, Delhi Weather & AQI and around the world.