Some parts of the country will witness a rise in temperature by 2 to 4 degree Celsius in the next few days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. The weather forecasting agency also issued a heatwave warning for seven states- Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
“There is a strong possibility of heatwave conditions in isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh and gangetic areas of West Bengal from May 20-22, in Jharkhand from May 21-23, in south Haryana, west Rajasthan and Chattisgarh from May 21-22, and in north Madhya Pradesh on May 21,” the weather department stated in its bulletin.
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It also warned of “hot and discomforting weather” in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Konkan belt of Maharashtra.
The national capital is expected to witness a surge in the temperature for three days, with the mercury hovering between 41 degrees Celsius (°C) and 43°C in most areas. A fresh western disturbance is expected to bring light rain on May 23 and 24, IMD said.
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Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted heavy rainfall until May 22 in northeastern states like Assam and Meghalaya. Additionally, thunderstorms with gusty winds and lightning have been predicted for parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar.
In the southern part of the country, thunderstorms with lightning are expected across areas of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu on Friday. On May 21, Telangana and south interior Karnataka may experience thunderstorms with lightning.
