Guwahati: Assam will continue to grapple with scorching temperatures over the next 24 hours.
The maximum temperatures are expected to range between 36°C and 38°C across the state.
Southern Assam is predicted to experience the most severe heatwave conditions.
It may be mentioned that the heatwave claimed another life on Saturday.
A 55-year-old daily wage labourer succumbed to the extreme heat in Rangia, Kamrup.
His family said that he collapsed after returning home from work.
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However, as they rushed him to the local hospital, the man was declared dead by the doctors on arrival.
It may be mentioned that the areas in Rangia have been witnessing a heatwave of 27°C to 36.7°C with a feel of 43.3°C.
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Similar temperatures have been reported across the state.
Despite rain and thunderstorms in some other parts of the state, the heat remains at an all-time high.