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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heatwave conditions in several northern and northwestern states, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana, until 28 May.
The weather agency has also issued an Orange alert for “very heavy rainfall” in three districts of Kerala.
The IMD's heatwave prediction for the national capital on May 25 coincides with Phase 6 of the Lok Sabha elections, during which all seven parliamentary seats of Delhi will be contested.
Five deaths due to suspected heat stroke have been reported in Rajasthan on Thursday.
IMD scientist Naresh Kumar told PTI that a red alert had been issued in Rajasthan and Haryana, and an orange alert had been issued in Punjab.
The Met Department said that a cyclonic circulation over south Kerala would likely cause isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over Kerala and Mahe on May 24.
Heavy rain in Kerala has caused water logging in several areas, while vehicles were also reportedly damaged after a tree was uprooted in the Saint Thomas Road area of Thrissur.
Revenue Minister K Rajan stated that parts of Kerala received over 20 cm of rain in the last 24 hours.
He also mentioned that 11 people lost their lives in the state due to recent rain-related incidents.
Kerala is also likely to witness rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph over the next two days.
Source: Red alert for heatwave in Delhi, Haryana; Orange alert issued for very heavy rain in Kerala