India has reported 46,232 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, with the situation particularly alarming in New Delhi.

In India's boiling summers, temperatures can easily rise to 50C (122F).

India has registered 48,268 new cases in the last 24 hours on Saturday, bringing the total tally to 8,137,119, according to the latest data released by the federal health ministry.

For the fifth day, India has reported below 60,000 new coronavirus cases as the promise of a free COVID-19 vaccine turned into a key state election issue.

India has reported 579 fatalities from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the lowest increase in three months, driving its death toll to 114,610, reports AP.