Many states of the country are facing the brunt of extreme heat. The weather remains mild in some states due to rain and snowfall. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heat wave alerts in many states of the country. Today (28 April) heatwave warning has been issued in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Karnataka. There may be rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh. Along with this, there are chances of rain and thundershowers in Punjab and Haryana.

Due to the impact of a new western disturbance, thunderstorms and rain were recorded in many states in the last 24 hours. Areas around Sriganganagar, and Hanumangarh will remain partly cloudy. Along with this, drizzle may also occur. During this period, the maximum temperature is likely to drop by 2-3 degrees Celsius.

severe heat in Odisha

The scorching heat continues in Odisha. The temperature in the capital Bhubaneswar has reached 44.6 degrees Celsius. This is the first time this season that the temperature in Bhubaneswar crossed 44 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has advised people to leave their homes only if there is urgent work after 11 am. The temperature may increase further in many areas of the state in the next few days. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert.

Delhi's climate

There is a possibility of an increase in heat in Delhi. The temperature can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. There are also chances of strong winds during this period. According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature in Delhi can remain between 38 to 40 degrees Celsius this entire week. The minimum temperature is likely to be between 22 to 23 degrees Celsius.

Heatwave alert in Jharkhand

A severe heatwave warning has been issued in 11 districts of Jharkhand. A severe heat wave alert has been issued. There is an orange alert for 11 districts. A yellow alert has been issued for Ranchi. The temperature in 16 districts of the state has crossed 40 degrees Celsius. There are chances of severe heat in Dhanbad, Bokaro, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Seraikela, Kharsawan, Deoghar, Godda, Sahibganj, and Jamtara.

It will rain in these areas

According to weather forecasting agency Skymet, light to moderate rain and snowfall may occur at many places in the Western Himalayas during the next 2 days. Heavy rain and snowfalldisrespectedd in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad a ,  and Himachal Pradesh on April 27 and 28. There may be light to moderate rain and snowfall in Arunachal Pradesh.