Relief from the scorching heat is expected in northwestern and central parts of India in three days due to an incoming western disturbance, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday.

"Expect relief from the heat wave in northwest and central parts of the country after three days due to a western disturbance and moisture incursion from the Arabian Sea. There could be some thunderstorm activity in northwest India and rain in the western Himalayan region," IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

Mohapatra also said that normal to above-normal minimum temperatures are expected in most parts of the country in June.

"Rajasthan and Gujarat saw nine to 12 heat wave days, with temperatures reaching 45-50 degrees Celsius. Delhi, south Haryana, southwest UP and Punjab recorded five-seven heat wave days, with maximum temperatures ranging from 44 degrees Celsius to 48 degrees Celsius," the IMD boss said.

The announcement by the weather department comes along with its monsoon forecast. The IMD has predicted above-normal monsoon for central India in 2024, with the entire country expected to receive above-average rains this season.

Source: India Today