Shimla faces wrath of heatwave as well

Extreme heatwave conditions continue to grip large swathes of the country, with the temperature breaching the 45 degree Celsius mark.  Summer this year has broken records of past 75 years in terms  of heat and has raised the mercury level beyond 50 degrees Celsius in many places. The mercury crossed the 50-degree mark in Rajasthan's Churu, while several other places endured maximum temperatures markedly above normal with the weatherman saying there will be no respite until next week.