The IMD has also forecast a gradual rise in maximum temperatures across northwest India, with mercury levels expected to increase by 6-8 degrees Celsius over the course of the week
Delhi recorded its lowest maximum temperature in three weeks after rain and gusty winds swept through the city on Friday
The shift comes as thunderstorm activity intensifies across north, east and central India under the influence of western disturbances and multiple cyclonic circulations
Thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely across several regions, with heavy rain warnings in eastern and southern states, while heatwave conditions continue over parts of north and central India
IMD has warned of rising temperatures and persistent heatwave conditions across north and central India, while several eastern and southern states are likely to receive rainfall and thunderstorms
Banda in Uttar Pradesh and Brahmpuri in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region recorded the country's highest maximum temperature at 47.6 degrees Celsius on Monday
Heatwave conditions to persist across several states till May 28, while Delhi-NCR may witness thunderstorms and cooler temperatures
IMD forecasts severe heatwave conditions in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra till May 28
IMD has issued red and orange alerts across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi as heatwave to severe heatwave conditions continue across north and central India till May 27
Extreme heat conditions persist across north and central India, with unusually high night temperatures, even as pre-monsoon rainfall brings some relief across eastern, northeastern, and southern parts
A developing Super El Niño risks weakening India's monsoon, hurting farm output, raising food prices and intensifying heatwaves, posing risks to the economy at large
The IMD has forecast heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over large parts of northwest and central India over the coming days till May 25
Temperatures in Delhi-NCR remain above 43°C; IMD warns of heatwave conditions across parts of north and central India till May 24
IMD forecasts heatwave to severe heatwave conditions across northwest and central India this week, with temperatures likely to rise by up to 5 degrees Celsius till May 21
IMD warns of intensifying heatwave across North, Central and West India with temperatures rising up to 45°C, while other regions brace for thunderstorms, gusty winds and rain
IMD has forecast an intensifying heatwave across north India till May 21, with severe conditions likely in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh amid rising temperatures
Large swathes of northwest and central India are bracing for more heat as the IMD predicts heatwave and warm night conditions, while northeastern and southern parts of the country may witness rainfall
According to the IMD, large parts of the country are likely to experience thunderstorms, rains and gusty winds, while hot and humid conditions are expected to persist in western parts of the country
The national capital may receive a brief spell of rain during the forenoon, with winds of 30-40 kmph gusting up to 50 kmph, according to the IMD
IMD says 2026 monsoon likely to reach parts of south Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea and Andaman & Nicobar Islands by the weekend