In April, we will experience heat wave conditions over the central part of the country, said IMD official.
As temperatures in several states are rising rapidly, the India Meteorological Department on Friday (March 29) informed that the heat wave conditions are expected in the months of April and May. IMD Senior Scientist Dr Naresh Kumar said that temperatures may be above normal, adding that the national capital is likely to witness very light rainfall in a few days.
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“We are expecting above-normal temperatures as we are approaching April. In April, we will experience heat wave conditions over the central part of the country,” he said.
“May is the warmest month of the seasons and the country may experience heat waves over northwest and central India,” he added. He also said that “as per our long-term predictions, there will be abnormal temperatures and heat wave conditions may prevail over the central part of the country for the next two-three months.”
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Western disturbance to influence Northwest India weather
Dr. Naresh Kumar also stated during the temperature forecast for the upcoming days that a current Western disturbance is expected to impact Northwest India starting today. “Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal may experience heavy rainfall today and adjoining planes will experience light to moderate rainfall, even thunderstorm activity, even hailstorm activity,” he said.
There is light rain expected in Delhi-NCR, the official said. “At present, temperatures in northwest India are abnormal and as Western disturbances are affecting this region today, the temperature will fall gradually, so it will become slightly comfortable. However, this is a summer season, so the temperature is likely to be above 35degC over Northwest India,” the official said.
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Heat wave conditions forecasted for Central India
The IMD official predicted that heatwave or warm weather conditions are currently prevalent over Maharashtra and its surrounding areas. “Heat wave conditions are over Madhya Pradesh for the next two days and dry weather is specifically over central India, he said.
“Heat waves will also prevail in the next two days in some parts of Karnataka,” he added. Kumar also indicated that hot and humid conditions are anticipated over Kerala, Tamil Nadu, coastal Odisha, and coastal Andhra Pradesh in the upcoming four to five days.
