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Wednesday’s maximum temperature was recorded at 43 degrees, three notches above the season’s average while the minimum temperature was 26.7 degrees, the season’s average. According to IMD, the heat waves are caused when either the temperature is or above 45 degrees, or if mercury crosses 40 degrees but is five degrees higher than the season’s average. New Delhi: After two days of a persistent heat wave, the National Capital and surrounding regions on Thursday saw “very slight” respite, as average maximum temperature stood at 43 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season’s average. The heat wave will return from Friday onwards and will continue till at least Monday, affecting Delhi along with north, central and east India, Met scientists told IANS. On Thursday, Palam at 44.1 degrees, four notches above the season’s average, was the warmest place in Delhi, causing heat waves with inductive effect on the rest of the region..