Overview

• Delhi is forecasted to experience heatwave conditions with temperatures rising up to 42°C on April 7 and 8, according to the IMD.
• Gujarat and Rajasthan are recording severe heat, with temperatures exceeding 44°C due to hot winds from an anticyclone over the Arabian Sea.
• Mumbai experienced a severe dust storm followed by unseasonal rainfall and thunderstorms, with a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in place until April 8.
• Scattered rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in South Peninsular India, Odisha, and Northeast India through April 6, providing temporary relief in those areas.
• The IMD predicts above-normal temperatures and an increase in heatwave days across India from April to June, raising concerns about public health and energy demand.