India, May 26 -- Large parts of Delhi remained in the grip of scorching heat on Tuesday, with temperatures hovering above normal levels and the Safdarjung observatory recording a maximum of 43.5 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The weather office said stations at Ayanagar, Ridge and Lodhi Road narrowly missed the official heatwave criteria by 0.2 degree, 0.4 degree and 0.7 degree Celsius, respectively.

However, residents are likely to get some relief from May 29 onwards, as the IMD has forecast thunderstorm and rain activity in the city.

"Relief in heatwave conditions over the region is likely from May 29 due to a likely western disturbance along with a moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal due to th...