BSF jawan roasts papad in sand in Rajasthan. Watch video

Amid an intense heatwave across North India, a video of a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan roasting a 'papad' in the sand in Bikaner, Rajasthan, has surfaced on the internet.

The video was tweeted by news wire agency PTI.

Bikaner has been reeling under intense heatwave with temperatures touching 45 degrees Celsius.


Rajasthan is facing the havoc of soaring temperatures and scorching heat from the heatwave.

According to the Regional Meteorological Department, the temperature in West Rajasthan is set to rise beyond the mark of 47 degrees Celsius.


The Met Department has predicted no immediate respite from the searing and scalding heatwave in the state.

Director of the Regional Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Jaipur, Radhe Shyam Sharma, said, "There is no immediate relief from this scorching heat. The temperature is set to rise in parts of West Rajasthan."

Earlier, the Met Department predicted heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over many parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, West Rajasthan, some parts of East Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh and West Madhya Pradesh on May 21.

Amid this heatwave, the health department of Rajasthan has been set on alert and proper arrangements to provide relief to the patients suffering from the heatwave are being made.

In response to the unrelenting heatwave, IMD has advised staying hydrated by drinking sufficient water, even if not thirsty, and consuming ORS and homemade drinks like lassi, Torani (rice water), lemon water, and buttermilk. They also recommend avoiding heat exposure, covering the head with a hat or umbrella, and wearing light-coloured, loose, and cotton clothes to stay safe.