New Delhi, April 20
Heatwave conditions are expected to prevail in isolated pockets of northwest, central, and adjoining eastern parts of India over the next four to five days, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday, outlining a spell of extreme weather across multiple regions between April 20 and April 25.
According to the weather report, areas including Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha are likely to witness heatwave conditions on different days during this period.
“Hot and humid weather conditions are very likely to prevail in isolated pockets over Gangetic West Bengal during April 20 to 26, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal during April 20 to 22, Kerala and Mahe during April 20 to 24, and coastal areas of Gujarat on April 24 and 25,” the IMD said.
The department also indicated that warm night conditions are expected in isolated areas of Haryana, Chandigarh, West Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Vidarbha on April 20 and 21. Similar conditions are likely in Chhattisgarh on April 20 and in Odisha between April 20 and April 22.
In addition to the heatwave warning, the IMD highlighted the possibility of moderate to intense thunderstorm activity across parts of south, central, east, and northwest India on Monday. There is also a likelihood of hailstorms in isolated areas of Madhya Maharashtra, Marathawada, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh. The weather developments are expected to impact daily life across several states, with authorities likely to monitor conditions closely and issue advisories as required.
