The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded the alarm for an impending heatwave across several states in the country. Maharashtra, North Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and West Bengal are among the regions highlighted in the latest weather forecast. Moreover, a separate advisory has been issued for specific cities in Maharashtra, including Thane, Mumbai, and Raigad, indicating an imminent heatwave expected to hit this week.

In Maharashtra, both Mumbai and Thane are bracing for minimum temperatures ranging from 36 to 38 degrees Celsius. The IMD's notification outlines the persistence of heatwave conditions in Odisha and West Bengal until April 19, in Andhra Pradesh until April 18, in Telangana from April 17 to 18, and in North Goa until the 16th.

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are also preparing for soaring temperatures, with heatwave conditions anticipated from April 16 to 18 in both states. Similarly, West Bengal has been put on alert, with temperatures expected to soar from April 17 to 19. Kerala, on the other hand, has received a yellow alert in multiple districts, including Kollam, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Thiruvananthapuram. Additionally, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Kasargod are all expected to experience high temperatures this week.

Meanwhile, in Northwest India, meteorologists predict the possibility of rainfall accompanied by strong winds, hail, and thunderstorms today. This fresh spell of rain is anticipated to last over the next four days. In Delhi and other NCR regions, the IMD forecasts a cloudy sky with a chance of light rain and windy conditions.

The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 23.5 degrees Celsius today, which is two notches above the season’s average. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 35 degrees Celsius.

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