Brace for scorching summer as IMD sees more heat wave days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said hotter-thanusual temperatures are likely during April-June period in central and eastern India and the north western plains.

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Most parts of the country will see higher-than-normal maximum temperatures.

Some areas in western and eastern India where the temperatures are expected to be normal. Minimum temperatures will also be above normal in most regions, IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

He said more heat wave days are expected during April-June. "From April to June, most parts of north and east India, central India, and the plains of northwest India are expected to experience two to four more heatwave days than normal," he said.

Usually, India records four to seven heatwave days from April to June.