<span style="color: #222222;">The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert indicating severe heat for the Wardha, Akola, Chandrapur, and Yavatmal districts in Maharashtra for tomorrow and Sunday. IMD said that severe heat impact includes high temperature, increased likelihood of heat-related illness in people who are exposed to sun for a prolonged period doing heavy work and vulnerable populations like infants, senior citizens and people suffering from chronic illness.<br />'' <br />'' Meanwhile, Jalgaon recorded highest maximum temperature 45.6 deg. Celsius today.<br />'' <br />'' In Rajasthan, normal life is being effected due to the scorching heat wave. Yesterday was the hottest day during the current season. The temperature in some districts was above 46 degrees. The highest temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius was recorded in Dholpur. Banswara recorded a temperature of 46.3 degrees Celsius. Capital Jaipur recorded 43.1 degrees Celsius.<br />'' <br />'' The Met Department has issued orange alert in nine districts for today. Yellow alert of heat wave has been issued in some districts. Due to the heat, the power and drinking water crisis has deepened. Power cuts are being done in rural and urban areas.<br />''<br />''In view of heat wave conditions, the India Meteorological Department has issued yellow warning for western Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, western UP, MP and Jharkhand for the next three days. Talking to AIR News, Senior Scientist in IMD, R. K. Jenamani said, the western disturbance is advancing and thunderstorms and rainfall are likely to take place in these areas from 2nd of next month.&nbsp; &nbsp;</span>
News On AIR | April 29, 2022 1:57 PM
Met office issues orange alert for severe heat for parts of Rajasthan, Vidarbha region of Maharashtra for next 2 days