The weather agency said that around eight to 11 heatwave days are likely over south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada and Gujarat region, which get an average of three days of such days in May
In what is making for an exceptionally warm April with the city witnessing record shattering temperatures, Mumbai has witnessed five heatwave days in the month of April so far, including a 'severe heatwave' alert sounded on April 16.
Mumbai News Live Updates: The heat has also hit election campaigning across the state with Union minister Nitin Gadkari fainting during a poll rally at Pusad in Yavatmal-Washim.