New Delhi, April 28 -- Heat waves were reported in several parts of the country, especially central India, on Tuesday, but some parts of northern India might see some relief, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

After days of scorching heat, several parts of north India on Tuesday witnessed a slight dip in maximum temperatures as light rain, accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms, hit most places in Punjab and Haryana, while Delhi readied for similar conditions for the coming days, IMD data showed.

In Rajasthan too, the maximum temperature dropped by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius in many parts due to an active western disturbance and easterly winds, though parts of Uttar Pradesh continued to bake under the scorching sun as h...