New Delhi, May 27: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning, forecasting heat wave to severe heat wave conditions at isolated places across several parts of the country.
According to the IMD, severe heatwave conditions are very likely over East Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Vidarbha. Heatwave conditions are also expected in isolated pockets of Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Konkan & Goa, Odisha, Telangana, and West Uttar Pradesh.
The department further warned of warm night conditions in parts of Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Vidarbha.
Hot and humid weather conditions are likely in isolated areas of Andhra Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal, Gujarat, Konkan & Goa, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal.
The IMD has advised people to take precautionary measures, including staying hydrated, avoiding direct sun exposure during peak afternoon hours, wearing light cotton clothing, and taking special care of children, elderly persons, outdoor workers, and pets.
It also urged the public to avoid leaving children or animals inside parked vehicles and to stay updated with official weather advisories.
