The intense heat wave in India seems to be holding a firm grip on the region since April 2016. In Delhi, at least 340 people have died so far, 102 of which in May only. Temperatures have locally risen above 45°C (113 °F), according to media reports, and a significant drop is not expected anytime soon. Local authorities have enforced unprecedented laws, such as cooking and religious fire ritual ban to battle the hot and sweltering conditions. Curfew situation is in effect in several parts of the Madhya Pradesh state. The hottest day so far was reported in the northern regions on May 15, as temperatures climbed above 45 °C (113 °F). At the same time, maximum day temperature was recorded in Nowgong, Chhatarpur district, where mercuries rose to 46.5 °C (115.7 °F), making it the hottest city in India. 45.8°C (114.4°F) was measured in Gwalior, 45.5 °C (113.9 °F) in Datiya, 45 °C (113 °F) in Shivpuri and Satna, while 44.8 °C (112.6 °F) was observed in Sagar, and 44.6 °C (112.3 °F) in Bhumaria