IMD predicts more heatwave days in May; rainfall in these states | Full forecast
Hindustan TimesThe India Meteorological Department on Wednesday predicted above-normal maximum temperatures over most parts of India, except most parts of northeast India in May, warning the citizens to brace up for a scorching summer ahead. While addressing a press conference, IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that a significantly high number of heatwave days are likely over the northern plains, central region and adjoining areas of peninsular India this month. Around 8-11 heatwave days are likely over south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada and Gujarat region, while the remaining parts of Rajasthan, east Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Chhattisgarh, interior Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, north interior Karnataka and Telangana may record 5-7 heat wave days in the month. IMD issues Red alert for Odisha, Bengal: Meanwhile, the weather agency issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions in Gangetic West Bengal for the coming three days and two days in Odisha. Rainfall in these states: The weather agency predicted rainfall over West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan during May 4-6 and over south peninsular region including Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, South Interior Karnataka during May 5-8.