Dispur, a Guwahati locality, also reported 40°C, while areas near Guwahati Airport and IIT Guwahati experienced slightly cooler yet oppressive temperatures at 39°C.

Western Rajasthan is currently under the grip of a severe heatwave, as announced by the Meteorological Centre. This alert extends to certain regions until May 20th. In particular, parts of western Rajasthan are under an orange alert, indicating the severity of the heatwave, while areas in the east are under a yellow alert.

Intermittent overnight rainfall resumed in the morning, thereby bringing smiles to locals.