New Delhi [India], The India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarified that the maximum temperature of over 52 degrees Celsius in Delhi's Mungeshpur on Wednesday was due to an "error in the sensor or local factor". The IMD said in an official release that it is investigating. Data and Sensors "The maximum temperature in Delhi NCR ranged between 45.2 degrees Celsius to 49 degrees Celsius. In different parts of the city, Mungeshpur recorded a maximum temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius, higher than other stations. This could be due to an error in the sensors or local factors. "Incoming western disturbance, rain/storm and flow from Arabian Sea towards northwest India," the IMD release said in a post on X. The heatwave conditions will subside during the next 2-3 days due to the south-westerly wind, Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju said, adding that Delhi will see a maximum of 52.3 degrees Celsius. “Very impossible. Kiren Rijiju said in the post, "This is not official yet. The temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius in Delhi is very low. Our senior officials at IMD have been asked to verify the news report. The official position will be communicated soon. " IMD has predicted that maximum temperatures over northwest and central India are likely to drop gradually by 3-4 degrees Celsius during the next three to four days, bringing some respite from the scorching heat conditions, Delhi- Parts of NCR witnessed heat early in the day. Sudden change of weather. Light rain occurred in some parts of the national capital.