IMD predicts rainfall in 10 states & heatwave in 7 states across India | India News

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department has issued forecasts predicting a mix of rainfall and heatwave conditions across several states in India.
Some parts of India may experience light to moderate rainfall, while others could face high temperatures signaling heatwave conditions.
The IMD had previously warned of “extreme heat” in multiple Indian states in the coming months.The forecast suggests an increase in the number of above-normal heatwave days in most plain regions, with an expected range of 10 to 20 heatwave days in different parts of the country, compared to the usual four to eight days.
Heatwave
According to the IMD, isolated areas in Northern interior Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Telangana, and parts of Andhra Pradesh are likely to witness heatwave conditions until April 7, with warmer nights expected.

Humidity
Until April 5, hot and humid weather is anticipated in Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Coastal Karnataka, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, and parts of Andhra Pradesh.

Light to moderate rainfall
According to the latest bulletin from the IMD, Northeast India can anticipate light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms until April 9. States like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are forecasted to have fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall.

Till April 7, sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are also likely to witness isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall, with isolated thunderstorms and lightning too. Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar should prepare for isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall with isolated thunderstorms and lightning from April 6 to 9, with Bihar experiencing this on April 7 and 8.
Govt’s response
Earlier, Union health minster Mandaviya chaired a meeting to review public health preparedness for the management of heat-related illnesses and highlighted the importance of timely action as soon as India Meteorological Department (IMD) alerts are received in the states.
“Timely, advance and wide awareness among the people on the preventive measures will hugely support in reducing the severe impact of such heat waves,” he said.
Union minister of state for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar stressed the need for setting up committees at state and district levels to run information and awareness campaigns.
She underlined the significance of providing essential amenities like water coolers and ice packs in Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.
A directive from the Union health secretary on February 29 urged all chief secretaries to ensure compliance with the national plan on heat-related illnesses for better preparedness in dealing with the effects of heat and managing related cases.
( with input from agencies)