New Delhi, May 18 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heatwave alert for plains of northwest and central India. During this week, temperatures are expected to rise which can be detrimental for young, elderly and pets who are the most vulnerable to get a heat stroke.

Multiple states across north India are on IMD's yellow alert for heatwave, including Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, parts of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Besides this, an orange alert is in place for parts of Maharashtra and a yellow for Telangana.

IMD forecasted heatwave conditions in isolated pockets in the following regions:

Meanwhile, West Rajasthan region can brace for warm night conditions today. According to IMD, residents of Nor...