Heatwave Alert: Mercury soars across India as temperature nears 45°C

India is likely to experience heat waves between March and May, the national weather office said in February.

Published on Apr 19, 2023 09:41 AM IST 8 Photos
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Heatwave conditions have persister across India including Delhi, Bihar and West Bengal. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave warning for several parts of the country. (Representative Image (File Photo))

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In Delhi, the maximum temperature topped 40°C for the fourth consecutive day on April 18. (HT Photo/Sunil Ghosh)

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Delhi and Northwest India are likely to get some respite as the weather department predicts light rain western disturbance on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

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Earlier this month, the MeT office predicted above-normal maximum temperatures for most parts of the country from April to June, except parts of the northwest and the peninsular regions. (HT Photo)

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Above-normal heatwave days are expected in most parts of central, east, and northwest India during this period. (PTI)

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