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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of an impending severe heatwave across several states in North India, including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh. The warning comes after a scorching May 21, when maximum temperatures soared beyond 45 degrees Celsius in these regions.

The weather office stated that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are expected in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh until May 25. Additionally, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, and parts of Madhya Pradesh will also experience heatwave conditions until May 25, while Maharashtra is forecasted to face similar conditions until May 24.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi on May 25 due to severe heatwave conditions. The national capital will be facing temperatures in the heatwave category during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Mahesh Palawat, Vice President of Skymet Weather, has urged Delhi residents to be prepared for the extreme heat, noting that temperatures are expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius on Saturday, the polling day. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is taking measures to protect voters from the adverse effects of the heatwave, including providing water and shelter at polling stations.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued severe heatwave warnings for several states in northern India, including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh. Temperatures in these regions have already crossed 45 degrees Celsius. Additionally, heatwave conditions are expected in Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh until May 25, and Maharashtra will experience similar conditions until May 24. The IMD has also issued heavy rainfall warnings for parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and Kerala. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is possible in Kerala on May 22nd and 23rd.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting intense heatwave conditions in several states across northern and eastern India. Severe heatwave conditions are expected in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi over the next few days. Hot and humid conditions are also likely in West Bengal, while isolated rainfall is expected in the Western Himalayan region. Additionally, light to moderate rainfall is expected in southern states including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.

Several Indian states, including Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, are expected to receive relief from the scorching heat in the coming days due to a western disturbance. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts light to moderate rainfall and hailstorms in these regions for the next three days. The wet spell is likely to bring thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds to northwest India until May 12, East India until May 13, and Central and south Peninsular India until May 15. The MeT has also forecast isolated hailstorms and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) in east Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh. Squally winds (50-60 kmph) are possible over central Maharashtra and west Madhya Pradesh on May 13. The IMD attributes the reduction in heatwave conditions to the thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in various regions. Rajasthan will continue to experience rain and thunderstorms until May 14. Delhi and Himachal Pradesh have also reported pleasant weather conditions after recent rainfall and thunderstorms.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for several states and an Orange alert for heavy rainfall in five states in the north-east today, May 2. Heatwave conditions are predicted for West Bengal, Odisha, Gujarat, and Maharashtra until May 5, while heavy rainfall is expected in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), severe heatwave conditions will persist in West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar for the next three days. Isolated heatwave conditions are also expected in these areas on May 2nd. The IMD has issued a red alert for Gangetic West Bengal and North Odisha due to the prolonged severe heatwave conditions. Additionally, isolated heatwave conditions are forecast for Rayalaseema, Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Konkan over the coming days. Warm and humid weather is likely in Coastal Karnataka, Telangana, Konkan, and Goa. In the northern regions, widespread light to moderate rainfall or snowfall with thunderstorms and lightning is expected over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand till April 30, 2024. Isolated heavy rainfall is also possible in Jammu-Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh on April 29th.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of severe heat wave conditions in several districts of South Bengal, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius. The worst-affected areas include Panagarh, Diamond Harbour, Sagar Island, Haldia, and other parts of South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore districts. Temperatures are expected to remain high until around April 28, with potential severe heat waves in some locations. IMD defines heat wave conditions when temperatures reach 40 degrees Celsius and are at least 4.5 degrees above normal, while severe heat waves occur when temperatures exceed 47 degrees Celsius or are 6.4 degrees above normal. The heatwave has already prompted the West Bengal government to announce an early summer break for schools starting April 22nd, originally scheduled for May 5th.

Mumbai’s respite from humid conditions is short-lived, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts another surge in temperatures to over 37 degrees Celsius this weekend. The city is likely to witness a gradual increase in temperatures from Saturday, potentially reaching 39 degrees Celsius by Monday, close to another heatwave. Despite these extreme conditions, no heatwave warning has been issued yet by IMD, as a heatwave alert is triggered only when temperatures exceed 37 degrees for two consecutive days in coastal areas or 40 degrees in interior regions. This spike follows a record-breaking heatwave last week, where temperatures hit 39.7 degrees on April 16, marking the hottest April day in Mumbai in over a decade.

As the second phase of Indian elections commences, concerns arise over low voter turnout amid an ongoing heatwave in various states. Data indicates a strong correlation between high temperatures and decreased participation, prompting election officials to take precautionary measures. The India Meteorological Department has issued heat alerts for West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka, where temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius.