Heatwave warning for Delhi, north and central India, respite after 5 days: IMD

IMD scientist RK Jenamani said conditions were expected to improve from May 1.

Heatwave conditions to prevail over next 5 days, respite likely soon, says IMD

New Delhi: The weather department on Thursday warned of a heatwave for parts of north and central India with conditions likely to improve after five days. Similar warnings were issued for east India for the next three days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also predicted rain and thunderstorms, with lightning and gusty winds, over northeastern parts of the country.

“Heat wave conditions over northwest and central India during next 5 days and over east India during next 3 days and abate thereafter. Rain/thunderstorm accompanied with lightning/gusty winds likely to continue over northeast India,” the IMD tweeted.

The IMD also forecasted dust storms over Punjab, Haryana and around national capital Delhi, as well as parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. “Isolated heavy rainfall very likely over Arunachal Pradesh (Saturday) and Assam-Meghalaya (Saturday to Monday),” the IMD said.