Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:10am on 28 Apr 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a 'red alert' for heatwaves in Odisha and West Bengal, alongside 'orange' and 'yellow' alerts for Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Kerala. With temperatures soaring, Panagarh in West Bengal hits 44.6°C, while Odisha's Angul records 44.7°C. Relief is expected in Delhi-NCR after rain lowers temperatures briefly. IMD forecasts rain and thunderstorms in Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and north Telangana. Northeastern states may also see light rainfall. The situation underscores the need for precautions amid the escalating heatwave conditions.