Heat wave grips North India: Chandigarh's Sukhna lake deserted as temperature soars

The northern region of India is experiencing a severe heat wave with temperatures soaring to 42 degrees Celsius. Chandigarh's popular tourist destination, Sukhna Lake, is deserted due to the extreme weather. The heat wave has impacted Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, with the entire region on orange alert. Water levels in Sukhna Lake have decreased, and city traffic has reduced as people prefer to stay indoors during afternoons.