IMD forecasts higher heat wave days for northern plains and central India in May

A significantly high number of heat wave days are expected over the northern plains, central region, and adjoining areas of peninsular India.

In a recent announcement, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, the chief of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), revealed on Wednesday that the month of May is likely to witness above normal maximum temperatures across most parts of the country.

Additionally, a significantly high number of heat wave days are expected over the northern plains, central region, and adjoining areas of peninsular India.

Mohapatra told in a press conference that around 8-11 heat wave days are likely over south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada, and Gujarat region in May.