Heatwave, rainfall warning in several states across the country​

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. ( Photo: PTI)

The IMD had previously warned of "extreme heat" in multiple Indian states in the coming months. 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. ( Photo: TNN)

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. ( Photo: PTI)

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. ( Photo: ANI)

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. ( Photo: ANI)

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. ( Photo: PTI)