The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a list of cities that recorded 42°C or more as their maximum temperature on Saturday. Rajasthan's Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature at 45°C, followed by Phalodi (44.6°C). Both Bikaner and Maharashtra's Jalgaon recorded maximum temperature of 44.5°C. A maximum temperature of 44.4°C was recorded in Jaisalmer.