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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of an impending severe heatwave across several states in North India, including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh. The warning comes after a scorching May 21, when maximum temperatures soared beyond 45 degrees Celsius in these regions.

The weather office stated that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are expected in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh until May 25. Additionally, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, and parts of Madhya Pradesh will also experience heatwave conditions until May 25, while Maharashtra is forecasted to face similar conditions until May 24.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi on May 25 due to severe heatwave conditions. The national capital will be facing temperatures in the heatwave category during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Mahesh Palawat, Vice President of Skymet Weather, has urged Delhi residents to be prepared for the extreme heat, noting that temperatures are expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius on Saturday, the polling day. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is taking measures to protect voters from the adverse effects of the heatwave, including providing water and shelter at polling stations.