It's only April, but these states are already scorching

Northwest India and adjoining parts of central India are predicted to see “more intense and frequent heatwave” conditions in the coming weeks of April. The weather department attributed the heat to the lack of rainfall, due to the absence of active western disturbances over north India and any major system over south India. Here we list the states that are witnessing blistering heatwave conditions

Several cities are already beyond the 40 degrees Celsius mark, a number that is generally recorded during peak summer. Credit: PTI Photo

New Delhi: Parts of the national capital have been reeling under a heatwave since April’s first week with maximum temperatures hovering above 40 degrees Celsius. Delhi has recorded four heatwave days so far in April this year, hitting the high since 2017. Credit: PTI Photo

Rajasthan: Mercury levels seared Rajasthan with the maximum temperature settling six to seven notches above normal in most parts of the state. Alwar was the hottest place in the state with a maximum temperature of 45.8 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the IMD office has issued a red alert warning of an intense heatwave in some districts of western Rajasthan in the coming days. Credit: PTI Photo

Gujarat: The ongoing spell of the heatwave is likely to intensify with mercury levels crossing 40 degrees Celsius in the coming weeks. The Met department said the heatwave conditions are likely to stay in Ahmedabad, Amreli, Banaskantha, Gandhinagar, Kutch, Patan, Porbandar, Rajkot and Surendranagar and there is no relief in sight for at least a week. Credit: PTI Photo

Uttarakhand: The state meteorological department of Uttarakhand has issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions in several districts. The IMD has anticipated a sharp rise in the temperature, much higher than normal in hilly districts. Places like Uttarakashi, Tehri, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Almora and Nainital are expected to record maximum temperatures till April 12. Credit: PTI Photo

Punjab: Hot weather conditions are taking over the state, with the maximum temperature settling above the 40-degree Celsius mark in most parts of the state. The maximum temperatures in the state have been hovering above normal limits. IMD officials said a prolonged dry spell has led to

Haryana: Searing heat has swept places like Ambala, Narnaul, Hisar and Gurugram as the mercury level settled over 42 degrees Celsius. Several parts of Haryana have been reeling under a heatwave for the last week. Meanwhile, IMD has predicted to see more intense and frequent heatwave conditions in the coming weeks of April. Credit: PTI Photo

Telangana: A scorching heatwave swept across Telangana with temperatures soaring over 44 degrees Celsius at many places in the state. Earlier, the Telangana Health Director advised people of the state to avoid going outdoors between noon and 4 pm, as the state is witnessing a continuous rise in temperature. Credit: PTI Photo

Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are expected to witness a steep rise in the temperature over the coming days. Credit: PTI Photo