A "severe" heat wave is declared if the departure from normal temperature is more than 6.4 degrees, according to the IMD. Another spell of a heatwave in Delhi is likely from April 3 to April 5.
The air quality in Delhi has deteriorated along with the dip in the mercury. Parts of the national capital are engulfed in a dense layer of fog. Flights and trains have also been cancelled due to low visibility.
A BCCI source told PTI that the ICC asking members for suggestions on the itinerary is part of the protocol and there has to be a strong reason for the venues to be changed.
Ravichandran Ashwin wasn't picked in the Indian team's playing XI for the World Test Championship final against Australia. He has now broken silence on the snub.
