BSF jawan posted in Rajasthan roasts papad in Bikaner’s hot sand

North India is currently experiencing a heatwave with maximum daytime temperatures in several regions crossing 47°C. As temperatures continue to soar, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red alert’ for Delhi and parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. 

The met department has predicted continued heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over the next five days. As per reports, a



jawan of the Border Security Force (BSF) roasted papad to show the scorching heat in Rajasthan. A video of the same has gone viral on social media platforms and elicited numerous reactions from Internet users.

The video was shared on X with the caption, “Temperature soars to 47°C in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The sand along the International Border feels like a furnace, but our troopers serving the motherland stand strong.”