Barmer turned into the hottest hotspot in the state on Tuesday, recording a searing 48.3 degrees Celsius the highest temperature logged in Rajasthan this season, while other parts of the state continued to bake under a relentless heatwave on Wednesday. The Meteorological Department issued red alerts for several districts. 

Weather officials warned that the blistering conditions are expected to continue for at least the next two days, offering little relief from the intense summer spell, as per IANS reports.