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The IMD warns of heat wave conditions in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh from April 20-23, with heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya. Delhi will experience above-normal temperatures, but no heat wave is expected.
Woman covers herself with a scarf to protect from heat during the summer season, in Kanpur, UP(ANI)The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heat wave conditions in several states, including Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, on Monday, April 20.
“Heat wave conditions very likely in isolated pockets of West Madhya Pradesh & Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh on April 20; East Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, East Madhya Pradesh during April 20-23; Jharkhand on April 20 & 21; West Uttar Pradesh during April 20-22; West Rajasthan during April 20-23,” the weather agency said in its latest bulletin.
It has also predicted heatwave conditions over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Odisha from April 21 to 23.
The IMD also forecast isolated heavy rainfall with lightning and thunderstorms over Assam and Meghalaya until April 21. Isolated very heavy rainfall is expected over Arunachal Pradesh on April 20 and 21.
Check the full IMD forecast:
Rainfall & Storm Alerts
- Rain or snow with thunderstorms and strong winds (30-50 kmph) are likely in Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh on Monday, April 20.
- Widespread rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya till April 23.
- "Very heavy" alert has been sounded for rainfall over Arunachal Pradesh on April 20th and 21st.
- Bihar should watch out for a "Thundersquall," i.e. very high winds up to 70 kmph on April 23rd.
- Light to moderate rain and storms through April 23 over Bengal and Odisha.
- Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh are likely to get isolated light rain and thunderstorms through April 22.
- Scattered showers and storms have been predicted for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala till April 23.
Temperature & Heat Warnings
- Mercury will likely climb by 2-4°C in Northwest India over this week, except in East UP.
- Temperatures are expected to rise in East India by 2-3°C through April 21st.
Heatwave Conditions
Heatwaves are very likely in isolated pockets of the following areas:
- April 20: West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh.
- April 20-23: Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand.
- April 21-23: Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Odisha.
High humidity will make it feel extra hot in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Coastal Andhra, Coastal Karnataka, and West Bengal this week.
Nights will remain uncomfortably hot in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh over the next few days.
Delhi weather forecast today
The IMD has predicted a partly cloudy sky over Delhi on Monday and Tuesday, April 20-21.
The weather agency said that the maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi are likely to be in the ranges of 39°C to 41°C and 20°C to 22°C, respectively.
“The minimum temperatures will be near normal (-1.5°C to 1.5°C) at most places, and the maximum temperature will be above normal (1.6°C to 3.0°C) at most places over Delhi,” it added.
However, the Met department said no heat wave conditions are expected over Delhi this week, but temperatures are likely to remain above normal.
“There may be moderate health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly, and individuals with chronic illnesses,” IMD said, advising to avoid prolonged exposure to heat.
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