Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:08pm on 01 May 2024,Wednesday Weather & Environment
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a red alert for severe heatwave conditions in Gangetic West Bengal for three days and two days in Odisha. Meanwhile, thunderstorm activity is forecasted from May 4 in South Peninsular India, including Telangana, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. IMD scientist Soma Sen highlighted an unusually prolonged spell of severe heatwaves in East India, attributing it to the absence of thunderstorms and persistent anticyclone. The IMD's detailed forecast also includes heavy rainfall predictions and temperature variations across different regions, urging residents to stay cautious.
