Weather updates: IMD forecasts light rain, hailstorms in THESE states for next 3 days
Live MintSeveral Indian states are likely to get relief from scorching heat in the next few days due to western disturbance. According to the India Meteorological Department's latest projections, states such as Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan are likely to witness light to moderate rainfall and hailstorms in the next three days. IMD on Saturday wrote, "Wet spell accompanied with thunderstorms; lightning and gusty winds very likely over northwest India till 12th, East India till 13th and Central and south Peninsular India till May 15". The IMD said that due to thunderstorms in several regions around India, the heatwave has abated and may not develop during the next three days. The weather office has forecast a generally cloudy sky on May 12 with light rain and thunderstorms accompanied by gusty wind with a speed of 30 to 40 kmph.