New Delhi, May 28 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a shift in weather conditions across Northwest India, with heatwave conditions expected to ease over the next three days due to incoming western disturbances and easterly winds, alongside warnings of thunderstorms, strong winds and hailstorms in several regions.

According to the IMD, maximum temperatures that have been hovering around 45 degrees Celsius or above are likely to drop sharply between May 28 and May 30, bringing much-needed relief to several northern and central states.

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava said, "If we look at Northwest India, maximum temperatures have primarily been running high, hovering at 45 degrees Celsius...