Above-Normal Heatwave Days Likely in May: IMD

New Delhi, May 1: India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast above-normal heatwave days in parts of India during May, particularly in the Himalayan foothills, east coast states, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said minimum temperatures are expected to remain above normal across many regions of the country this month.

However, northwest India, parts of central India, adjoining peninsular regions, and southern areas of northeast India are likely to experience normal to below-normal minimum temperatures, offering some relief.

The weather agency also predicted above-normal rainfall across most parts of India in May. In contrast, some areas of east, northeast, and east-central India are expected to receive below-normal rainfall.

The forecast indicates a mixed weather pattern for the month, with elevated heat conditions in several regions alongside improved rainfall activity in large parts of the country. (Agencies)