Red alert in North India: Heat wave grips Punjab, temperatures soar to 47°c

Northern India is experiencing an intense heat wave, with Punjab placed under red alert. The weather department warns of temperatures reaching 46 to 47 degrees Celsius in southwestern districts of Punjab and Haryana. The director of the meteorological department in Chandigarh states, 'We need to be a bit careful, and we should avoid exposures to such heats, especially in the day times.' Humidity levels have increased by 25% in the last 48 hours, compounding the discomfort. Relief is expected around 14th, 15th, and 16th with anticipated thunderstorm activity.