Heatwave abates, IMD forecasts drop in temp by 3-4 degrees over north India
The Hindu
The IMD had issued a heatwave alert for July 1-2
The oppressive heatwave that swept through the north Indian plains and hills has abated and no such conditions are likely during the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. Mercury is likely to drop by 3-4 degrees Celsius over the next five days, it added. The IMD had issued a heatwave alert for July 1-2.More Related News

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