Chhatarpur, May 24 -- A red alert for heatwaves remains in place in Chhatarpur district on Sunday, with the temperature crossing 41degC since early morning.

In recent days, the temperature in Khajuraho and Nowgong has reached up to 47.4degC, and the severe heatwave conditions still persist.

The impact of the heat is such that even the local markets wear a deserted look. To protect themselves from this scorching heat, people are quenching their thirst with water and sugarcane juice.

Stepping out of the house has become difficult, and people are only venturing out for essential work.

Dilip Kshatriya, a local resident, said, "There is a continuous red alert for a heatwave in the district. If we talk about the temperatures, it has crossed...