Chennai: The capital of Tamil Nadu became the hottest spot in the state on Wednesday, recording its hottest day of the year so far at 41.3 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Last week, the city saw slight relief from the scorching heat as rain graced the city for a while, but temperatures rose again later. However, citizens can expect slight relief again as the IMD has predicted light to moderate rain starting from June 1., Chennai News - Times Now
The IMD issues an orange alert for thunderstorms and heatwaves in Northeast India. Western disturbance to bring rainfall and snowfall in the Western Himalayan Region from April 10. A heatwave alert is issued over parts of the east and peninsular India for the next two days.
IMD Update: Weather department forecasts rainfall with thunderstorm activity over Central India on 13 February and East India during 13-15 February. Orange alert issued for rainfall, thunderstorm, lightning, and hailstorm in UP, Bihar, Jharkhand on 13 February.