The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day weather alert for Gujarat, Diu, Daman and, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, warning of intense heat and dusty conditions across the region. IMD said, isolated areas in Rajkot and Kutch are likely to experience heat wave conditions and dust-raising winds over Saurashtra-Kutch and North Gujarat tomorrow and the day after, with wind speeds likely to reach 20-30 kilometres per hour. Throughout the week, dry weather will persist across the state. The state government has implemented a comprehensive Heat Action Plan aimed at minimising heat-related illnesses and fatalities. This includes early warning systems, public awareness campaigns, and coordination with local health centres to ensure quick medical response for heat stroke and dehydration cases.
In Himachal Pradesh, the IMD has predicted rainfall in various parts of the hill state due to an incoming strong Western Disturbance. A strong western disturbance is expected to impact the state, resulting in light to moderate rainfall in most regions and heavy rainfall in higher altitudes. The weather is likely to change after two days with the approaching fresh Western disturbance.
In Odisha, heavy rains, accompanied by winds, lashed Bhubaneswar this morning. The Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre predicted that the sky will remain partly cloudy for the city tomorrow and the day after. The weather is expected to clear on Monday. The meteorological centre had issued isolated thunderstorm warnings for the districts including Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Malkangiri, Jajpur, Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack and other few districts. A yellow alert has been issued for Korapur and Malkangiri for tomorrow.
In Uttarakhand, the meteorological Department has warned for stormy winds. Thunderstorm, accompanied by lightning, is likely to occur at isolated places over a few places including Bageshwar, Chamoli, Dehradun, Pithoragarh, Rudra Prayag, Tehri Garhwal, Uttar Kashi in next 24 hours.