India, May 24 -- The heatwave has gripped much of north India as summer peaks over the region, with little respite ahead. The weather department forecast shows severe heatwave conditions over central and northwest India for the coming week.

According to a the Indian Meteorological Department's latest update, heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over central and northwest India during next seven days. The maximum temperatures will gradually start sliding down from May 29 onwards, the IMD has said, as a fresh Western Disturbance is expected to hit northwest India from May 28.

"No significant change in maximum temperatures likely over many parts of Northwest India till 28th May and gradual fall by 3-5degC on 29th & ...