New Delhi, April 19 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for heatwave in multiple states as it warned residents to take precaution amid rising temperatures. Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh are on IMD's alert for 19 April.

The weather office predicted heatwave conditions in Uttar Pradesh till 20 April; in Rajasthan and Odisha until 22 April, in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra on 19 April and in Jharkhand on 20 and 21 April. Since heatwave brings possibility of heat stroke, IMD in its advisory stated, "Residents in affected regions are advised to take precautions against heat exposure, stay hydrated, and avoid prolonged outdoor activity during peak...