The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted likely heatwaves in isolated pockets over Northwest & Central India during next 2-3 days, starting Saturday.
On Saturday and Sunday, most parts of North India will also see a heatwave. However, this will subside Monday onwards, but in the central, northwestern states it is likely to continue till 8 June 2022.
Rainfall predictions have been made for southern and northeastern states. Increase in rainfall is likely over South Peninsular India from 7 June and intense spells are likely over Northeast India and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim during next 5 days.
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