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The heatwave conditions are likely to affect parts of Northwest India and adjoining area during the next three days, but the temperatures are likely to reduce gradually from May 30, Indian Meteorological Department chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said on Monday.
“Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions very likely in many parts of Northwest India and adjoining area during next three days. This is likely to reduce gradually from the 30th of May due to western disturbance,” Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.
It also predicted above-normal monsoon for central India this year, with the entire country expected to receive above-average rains in this season.
The weather agency had earlier issued alerts for Delhi and Rajasthan as temperatures soared to 50 degrees in certain areas.
The IMD, earlier today, forecasted heat-wave to severe heat-wave conditions for Delhi, saying strong surface winds were likely. The maximum temperature, the IMD said, will settle around 46 degrees celsius in the national capital.
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