Delhi is currently facing severe heatwave conditions, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that temperatures could reach 46 degrees Celsius on May 21 and 22. An orange alert has been issued for the next five days, indicating the need for residents to take precautions against potential heat-related illnesses. The IMD has advised against outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours and emphasized the importance of staying hydrated. The city has also recorded its warmest May night in nearly 14 years, with a minimum temperature of 31.9 degrees Celsius, which is significantly above normal levels. The last time such a high minimum temperature was recorded in May was in 2012. The IMD forecasts that temperatures will remain uncomfortably high, with little relief expected until at least May 26. Other regions in northern India, including Punjab and Haryana, are also experiencing similar extreme temperatures, with Banda in Uttar Pradesh recording the highest temperature in the country at 48 degrees Celsius.