The national capital saw its highest temperature of 41.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Compared to the previous year, the temperature has increased by two degrees.
The latest alert from the IMD predicts heat wave conditions in certain areas over the next five days. These areas include Saurashtra & Kutch and the Gujarat Region, Vidarbha, Rayalaseema, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Interior Karnataka, West Rajasthan, East Rajasthan, and West Madhya Pradesh. Furthermore, there is an expectation of hot and humid weather in isolated pockets in Kerala & Mahe and Coastal Karnataka for the next three days.
Weather update: IMD predicts severe heatwave conditions in several Indian states till May 5, with light rainfall expected in other states. Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions likely in specific regions, while isolated rainfall with thunderstorms expected in many states during the week.