IMD warns heatwave to persist across India till May-end

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions will persist across central and northwest India for the next seven days, and in eastern and adjoining peninsular regions for three to five days. Uttar Pradesh's Banda recorded the highest temperature in the country at 46.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, millenniumpost.in reports. The weather office said gradual relief may begin from May 29, with a fresh western disturbance expected from May 28-29 that could bring thunderstorms and light rainfall.

Delhi recorded a maximum of 43.6 degrees Celsius, 3.4 degrees above the seasonal average, according to millenniumpost.in. However, timesofindia.indiatimes.com reports Delhi's maximum temperature at 34.4 degrees Celsius with a high heat index, and the 'feels-like' temperature settling at 45.1 degrees Celsius on Saturday. The IMD told timesofindia that no significant change in maximum temperatures is expected over the next seven days.

Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar recorded the state's highest at 46 degrees Celsius, with officials warning temperatures in western Rajasthan may rise to 46-47 degrees Celsius on May 26 and 27. Haryana's Sirsa recorded 46 degrees Celsius. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority warned that severe heatwave conditions will continue for the next three days in that state.