Hundreds of Indian farmers who have been camping for over 100 days between the Punjab and Haryana states to demand better prices for their crops have been enduring a savage heat wave sweeping swathes of northern India.
Temperatures in Delhi, not far from the protest, have hit a record high of 49.9C (121.8F), as authorities warned of water shortages in India’s capital
Delhi temperature hits 49.9C as India’s capital records hottest day
Record breaking heat hits Delhi – in pictures
