New Delhi, April 22 -- With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting light rain on Monday in the national Capital, Delhiites might get respite from the relentless hot weather they experienced in the last two days. Overall, India currently finds itself divided between two relentless and erratic weather patterns, providing no relief to residents.

If Odisha and a few other States are experiencing unabated scorching heat, with temperatures soaring to as high as 42 degree centigrade and prompting the issuance of an orange alert, Himachal Pradesh is grappling with heavy rain and snowfall, resulting in infrastructure damage and road closures. Unfortunately, the situation is not expected to improve in the next few days.

The IMD has ...