The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that heatwave conditions are expected to persist in East India until the May 5 and in the southern Peninsular region until the May 6, with a subsequent decrease thereafter.
The IMD has issued warnings indicating the continuation of severe heatwave conditions across South Peninsular India until May 3, and in East India until May 2, with gradual relief anticipated thereafter. Additionally, Maharashtra and Gujarat are expected to experience heatwave conditions over the next five days, while Central India is forecasted to encounter such conditions from May 3 to May 5.
The IMD also predicts maximum temperatures ranging from 44-47 degrees Celsius in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Rayalaseema until May 3, with a subsequent decline.