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IMD has also predicted a fresh spell of heatwave over western India – Gujarat, Rajasthan and west Madhya Pradesh –over the next five days.
The absence of rainfall in April, a month historically characterized by showers, has raised concerns among experts. - Newsx
Temperatures to go up to 36-37°C with 80% humidity in city And suburbs
India's power demand is expected to rise by 7-8% in Q2 2024 due to robust industrial activity, GDP growth, and above-normal temperatures. The rating agency believes this demand will be met through larger operating capacities, adequate coal inventory, and higher utilization of gas-based plants. The Indian Ministry of Power has directed both gas-based and imported-coal-based power stations to maintain availability to meet the anticipated demand.
An intense heatwave gripped states like Odisha and West Bengal, with maximum temperatures going beyond the 40 degrees Celsius mark. A fresh western disturbance is expected to hit Northwest India on April 22 and rainfall is predicted in the region.