India, May 18 -- Delhi reeled under intense heat on Monday, with the maximum temperature climbing to nearly 43 degrees Celsius in several parts of the city as a sweeping heat spell gripped large parts of northwest and central India.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said temperatures are expected to rise further over the next two days, with isolated pockets in the capital city likely to touch 45degC. The weather department has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday.

According to the IMD forecast, the maximum temperature is expected to remain between 43degC and 45degC, while the minimum temperature is likely to hover around 26.3degC today.

The department also forecast mainly clear skies and strong...