April has just rolled in and India is reeling under the intense heat wave conditions with temperature soaring across the country. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that the rising temperatures are likely to abate for a short spell after April 10.
According to the department, the heat wave conditions in Northwest India likely to intensify till Aprill 10 after which a light rainfall is expected to grace the region.
Meanwhile, the IMD has issued a warning in Delhi-NCR for the next two days with a prediction of light rain on April 11. “We have issued a heatwave warning in Delhi-NCR for the next two days. On 11th April, there is a probability of light rainfall,” IMD Scientist Dr Naresh Kumar was quoted as saying.
Heatwave conditions will continue in other parts of Northwest India such as Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, West Uttar Pradesh till April 10, after which rainfall is expected.
According to the information, Rajasthan is expected to scorch with severe heat wave. On Monday, the Barmer recorded 45.6 degrees.
Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are also grappling with heat wave conditions with warm night conditions as well. Hot and humid weather is expected in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Goa, and Kerala.
Meanwhile, Delhi has recorded warmest night of the season with temperature recorded at 25 degrees at night. Doctors have warned residents that exposure to such intense heat can lead to mild rashes, muscle cramps, and heatstrokes.
On Monday, the IMD sounded a yellow alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts—Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg, cautioning of hot and humid weather likely to persist till April 10. In all areas under yellow alert, residents are advised to not step outside during the day unless necessary.
