The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) weather bulletin has forecast heatwave conditions over eleven states today, May 1st. The heatwave conditions are likely to persist over the next few days, as per the IMD forecast.
IMD’s weather forecast predicts heatwave to severe heat wave conditions in West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand till May 2nd. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Gujarat will also witness heatwave to severe heat wave conditions during the next 4 days. Heatwave conditions are also forecast in Maharashtra today, and in Tamil Nadu and Kerala till May 2nd.
The weather bulletin states, “A cyclonic circulation lies over northeast Bangladesh and a trough runs from Bihar to Manipur across the cyclonic circulation lies over northeast Bangladesh in lower tropospheric levels. Another cyclonic circulation lies over northeast Assam in lower tropospheric levels.” Thus, given these atmospheric conditions, following weather conditions will prevail: “A Western Disturbance as a cyclonic circulation lies over north Pakistan & neighbourhood in lower & middle tropospheric levels,” an IMD statement said.
The IMD has advised people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses, such as staying indoors during the hottest hours of the day, drinking plenty of fluids, and wearing loose and lightweight clothing.
The heatwave conditions are likely to affect millions of people across the country, and it is important to take precautions to stay safe during this time.
