It’s only early April, but a heatwave is already sweeping across North India.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of extreme temperatures across several northern states this week.
It has issued a “yellow” alert, which means the heat is generally manageable, but it can be dangerous for babies, elderly people and those who have chronic diseases.
IMD forecast indicates that Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat will see temperatures above 40 deg C.
This is the first major heatwave of the season, and it is hitting hard. West Rajasthan is facing the worst of it, while parts of East Rajasthan, Saurashtra and Kutch in Gujarat are also recording very high temperatures.
