May 1st 2024.
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department has issued a forecast for heatwave conditions in various states across the country during the first week of May. According to the department, the heatwave is expected to continue in southern India until May 3 and in eastern India until May 2. However, there is hope for some relief as the situation is expected to gradually improve thereafter.
The states of Maharashtra and Gujarat are also likely to experience heatwave conditions in the next five days, while central India may experience it from May 3 to 5. The IMD has also predicted maximum temperatures in the range of 44-47 degrees Celsius in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Rayalaseema until May 3, after which they are expected to decrease.
In Rayalaseema, isolated pockets may experience severe heatwave conditions for the next three days, followed by heatwave conditions for the following two days. Similarly, isolated pockets in Telangana, interior Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam may also experience heatwave conditions for the next 4-5 days. Kerala is expected to face heatwave conditions on May 1 and 2, while Tamil Nadu may experience it from May 1 to 3.
On the other hand, northeast India is expected to receive heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds until May 2. The IMD has also predicted rainfall activity over southern India, with isolated to scattered, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in most parts of the region from May 5 to 8.
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