New Delhi, March 30: Despite the recent onset of summers, mercury is already soaring across major parts of the country with Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan recording some of the highest temperatures for the season.

Bhira in Maharashtra has recorded the highest temperature for the season at 46.7 deg. The Met department has already warned of high intensity heat wave across the central, western and northern plains of India. 

EVen Delhi where winters have very recently departed saw the highest temp recorded yet at 38 degrees, five notches above the seasons's average.The minimum temperature broke the record of Wednesday and weather office expect rise in minimum temperature in the coming days.Other places in Maharashtra too recorded soaring temperatures with Akola recording 44.1 degrees. 

"Hot conditions including heat waves are likely to continue till Saturday after which temperatures may drop by a degree or two", stated an official from IMD department.

Heat wave warnings have duely been issued for Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Maharashtra, south UP and interiors of Odhisa among other places. Wind patterns, clear skies, low pressure pulse is set to hit north India, contributing to furhter heat in the area. According to IMP officials the anti cyclone effect of wind is also contributing to the heat factor.