Weatherperson predicts relief from heatwave

Heatwave conditions have abated in all parts of the country, with the southwest monsoon progressing towards central and east India.

The India Meteorological Department said with a fresh Western Disturbance affecting the northwest region no significant heatwave conditions are likely over any part of the country till June 29.

The MeT said the southwest monsoon is likely to cover the remaining parts of central India and many parts of northwest India between June 23 and June 29.

It also said the country as a whole has received just 42.3 mm rainfall as against 62.1 mm, a rain deficit of 32 per cent, since June 1, when the monsoon season starts.

Northwest India was reeling under a heatwave spell since June 2 and central India since June 10 due to an onslaught of hot and dry westerly winds.