India, May 3 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected an increase in heatwave days across central Maharashtra in May as the state is expected to receive above-normal rainfall during the month. The forecast, part of the IMD's long-range outlook, indicates a complex weather pattern marked by relatively moderate daytime temperatures but unusually warm nights.

According to the monthly outlook released on May 1 during a virtual press briefing, central Maharashtra is likely to experience three to four more heatwave days than usual.

The maximum (daytime) temperatures across most districts in Maharashtra are expected to remain normal to below normal. Regions such as Vidarbha and Marathwada may report below-average daytime temp...