India, April 28 -- Gautam Budh Nagar remained in the grip of heatwave conditions on Monday as the maximum temperature in the district was recorded to be 41.8 degrees Celsius (degC), prompting health authorities to stay on alert.

According to the India Meteorological Department's local forecast, the district is witnessing heatwave conditions as the minimum temperature stood at 25.9degC on Monday. Weather officials have, however, predicted a possible change from Tuesday onwards, with thunderstorms and light rain likely over the next few days.

Mahesh Palawat, vice president, climate and meteorology, Skymet Weather, said the heatwave spell may begin easing soon due to changing weather systems over north India.

"A weak western disturbance i...