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PATNA: Severe heatwave conditions are expected to prevail in Bihar in the next three-four days, according to a government weather bulletin. The mercury crossed the 42 degrees Celsius mark in at least five places in the state. Aurangabad district recorded maximum temperature of 43 degree Celsius on Saturday.

The rainy weather is expected to finally subside for most of the country, with skies clearing and the sun appearing next week with plenty of balmy temperatures on the way

Some spots could even see a rise in the mercury up to 21C - which would make it hotter than tourist hotspot Barcelona which is currently experiencing temperatures in the high teens

The mercury could hit highs of 20C in London - with 19C expected in Nottingham

Mercury will reach its highest point in the sky tonight (April 11), but it'll still be a challenge to observe.

Scotland recorded its highest temperature of the year so far when the mercury rose to 17.3C in Kinlochewe in the Scottish Highlands on Saturday but it could be beaten on Easter Sunday

The mercury rose to 17.3C in Kinlochewe in the Scottish Highlands as Brits basked in glorious sunshine over Easter weekend

The rules would lower emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants that can harm brain development of young children and contribute to heart attacks and other health problems in adults.

The Environmental Protection Agency is tightening rules that limit emissions of mercury and other harmful pollutants from coal-fired power plants