Goemkapronn desk
PANAJI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a heatwave warning for several states across the country, including Maharashtra, North Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and West Bengal, in its latest weather forecast.
Additionally, the IMD issued a separate warning specifically for cities in Maharashtra such as Thane, Mumbai, and Raigad, indicating an impending heatwave expected this week.
In Maharashtra, Mumbai and Thane are expected to experience minimum temperatures ranging from 36 to 38 degrees Celsius.
According to the IMD notification, heatwave conditions are forecasted to persist in Odisha and West Bengal until April 19, in Andhra Pradesh until April 18, in Telangana from April 17 to 18, and in North Goa til 16.
The weather department has forecasted hot and humid weather conditions for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala until April 18, and for West Bengal, Odisha, Goa, Gujarat, and Karnataka on April 16.
Both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are also bracing for high temperatures, with heatwave conditions expected to prevail in both states from April 16 to 18.
A heatwave alert has also been issued in West Bengal, where soaring temperatures are anticipated from April 17 to 19. In Kerala, a yellow alert has been issued in multiple districts, including Kollam, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Thiruvananthapuram. Additionally, districts like Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Kasargod are expected to experience high temperatures this week.
RESPITE FROM HEAT
Meanwhile, in Northwest India, the weather forecaster predicts the possibility of rainfall accompanied by strong winds, hail, and thunderstorms today. A fresh spell of rain is expected over the next four days.
In Delhi and other NCR regions, the IMD predicts a cloudy sky with a chance of light rain and windy conditions.
The national capital today recorded a minimum temperature of 23.5 degrees Celsius, which is two notches above the season’s average. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 35 degrees Celsius.