India, Oct. 7 -- Summary

Rain and snowfall are expected in northern hills, while Delhi and nearby plains continue to face heat and humidity.

Delhi may record 36 degrees Celsius, with temperatures likely to fall by two to four degrees over the next few days.

Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand may receive rain, while higher mountain areas could witness light snowfall.

Heavy rain is forecast in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, with the weather department issuing a yellow alert.

Several states may face thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds, while Pilani recorded the country's highest temperature at 40.1 degrees.

The arrival of October has failed to bring complete relief from the heat across northern India, wi...