The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for several states over the coming days. The heatwave is expected to affect regions in Northwest and Central India, with temperatures soaring as high as 45 degrees Celsius in some areas. The IMD also forecasts heavy rainfall for southern states, which could provide some relief from the extreme temperatures.
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- IMD warns of heatwave in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Heatwave expected in these states for the next five days.
- Madhya Pradesh and Bihar to experience heatwave for the next four days.
- Temperatures have reached up to 45 degrees Celsius in many places.
- Continuous western disturbances influenced rainfall in Northwest India until recently.
- Rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand kept temperatures lower earlier.
- Punjab and Haryana temperatures are nearing 44 degrees Celsius.
- Mild thunderstorms may follow the heatwave, potentially lowering temperatures.
- Southern states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and South Karnataka to see heavy rains.
- Wet spell with isolated heavy rainfall likely over South Peninsular India till May 23.
