IMD predicts heat wave in East and South India until early May, affecting Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Central India. West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand experiencing severe heat wave conditions. Kalaikunda, Baharagora record high temperatures. Telangana, Andhra Pradesh may experience heat wave.
Election Commission of India on Thursday convened with IMD amid reports of rising temperature in several parts of the country ahead of second phase of Lok Sabha Elections.
Union Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar stressed on the formation of state- and district-level committees for information and awareness campaigns.