India’s weather agency, the IMD, forecasts intensifying heatwave conditions in parts of north-west and central India, including Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The outlook includes hotter days in these regions, with heatwave conditions expected to strengthen. At the same time, the IMD expects weather systems to bring rain and storm activity across broader areas of the country. Several states in the south and parts of the north-east are expected to see thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and gusty winds. The IMD’s projections also point to thunderstorms and heavy rain in “many parts,” indicating that weather conditions are likely to vary by region rather than affect the entire country uniformly. Together, the reports describe a mixed forecast: heatwave-like conditions over parts of the west and central belts, alongside rainfall and storm conditions in other regions, including the south and north-east. Authorities and residents are advised to monitor local forecasts given the combination of high temperatures and active rain systems.