Yellow alert of heatwave in 8 states including Delhi but it will rain on this day, clouds will rain in these 9 states too:

North India including Delhi is experiencing intense heat. The Meteorological Department has issued a heat wave alert for Delhi-NCR on Wednesday. According to the department, most parts of the northern plains including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab are likely to experience heat wave for the next four to five days.

Mumbai is also experiencing intense heat

The IMD issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts - Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg - warning of hot and humid weather to persist till April 10. Doctors have warned residents that exposure to such extreme heat can lead to mild rashes, muscle cramps due to excessive sweating and more serious problems like heatstroke.

Possibility of rain in Delhi after 48 hours

Meteorological Department scientist Dr. Naresh Kumar told news agency ANI, "We have issued a heat wave warning in Delhi-NCR for the next two days. Light rain is expected on April 11. Heat wave conditions will continue in other parts of northwest India like Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Western Uttar Pradesh till April 10, after which rain is expected.

Rain forecast in these states of the country

While people of North India are troubled by the heat of the sun, South India and the Northeast are witnessing a spell of rain. According to the Meteorological Department, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya may receive light to moderate rain with thunder till April 12. During this period, strong winds at a speed of 40-50 kmph may also blow at many places. There is a possibility of hailstorm along with light rain in many districts of Bihar today.

The weather department has also predicted rain in Bengaluru till April 12. Thunderstorms are likely in most parts of Odisha in the next three days, according to the IMD, which has issued a yellow alert for several districts in the state. Heavy rains are expected in Rayagada, Koraput, Mayurbhanj and Kalahandi.