On Sunday, many northern states in India, including Delhi, recorded temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of impending heatwave conditions in Uttar Pradesh. Notably, Prayagraj recorded a scorching 44.6 degrees Celsius, while Varanasi followed closely at 44.2 degrees Celsius. Other cities like Banda and several districts in Uttar Pradesh also reported temperatures above 42 degrees Celsius. In contrast, Jammu and Kashmir experienced a dip in temperatures due to fresh snowfall in higher regions and light to moderate rainfall in the plains, which brought some relief. The IMD predicts mainly dry conditions in Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming week, with isolated heatwave conditions likely, particularly in the southern parts of the state. Residents are advised to take precautions against heat exposure, especially during peak afternoon hours. Meanwhile, Haryana and Punjab also reported above-normal temperatures, with Rohtak recording 42.3 degrees Celsius and Bathinda in Punjab at 41.3 degrees Celsius. The weather in Himachal Pradesh is expected to improve with a western disturbance bringing a wet spell in the coming days.