Indian Meteorological Department releases weather forecast for the 1st week of May 2024 orissadiary.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from orissadiary.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
IMD forecasts heat wave conditions in east India to gradually abate as schools close for vacation. But there is no relief in sight for south India. On the other hand, IMD has forecast rainfall for many hilly states.
According to the weather department, Gangetic West Bengal and Bihar are expected to bear the brunt of the heatwave, with "severe heatwave conditions" likely in many pockets till May 1.
Heatwave conditions affect Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Kerala, and Karnataka. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal also experienced hot weather. High temperatures recorded in various regions, exceeding normal levels by 4-8°C in some areas.