India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the severe heatwave conditions prevailing over Northwest and Central India are likely to subside gradually from today. Talking to Akashvani News, IMD Director General, Mrityunjay Mohapatra said that Northwest India is expected to witness isolated to scattered light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning till the 2nd of June as the fresh Western Disturbances are likely to affect this region today.