The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a heatwave for Delhi over the next three days, with a red alert for Gujarat and West Rajasthan, where severe heat conditions are expected to persist.

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• Delhi to experience heatwave conditions over the next three days.
• IMD has issued a red alert for Gujarat and West Rajasthan due to severe heatwave.
• Heatwave conditions to affect Punjab for the next three days, may extend to Haryana in four days.
• A Western Disturbance expected from April 8 may bring relief with falling temperatures in the Western Himalayan region.
• IMD reports temperatures in Delhi ranging between 38°C-39°C (max) and 19°C-23°C (min).
• Maximum temperatures in Delhi above normal by 2-4°C in many areas.
• The sky remained mostly clear with winds at speeds of 18 km/h, contributing to the heatwave.
• IMD advises precautions for residents, particularly in red-alert regions.
• Relief from heatwave expected in Himalayas after April 8 and in Punjab and Haryana after 3 days.
• IMD continues to monitor the situation closely.