New Delhi, May 25 -- Large parts of central and northwest India are likely to continue experiencing heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over the next four to five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said, with eastern and adjoining peninsular regions also expected to remain under intense heat stress for the next three to four days.

The IMD, however, expects heatwave conditions to gradually ease starting 29 May across most affected regions, though parts of Rajasthan may continue to face extreme temperatures.

Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi are likely to experience heatwave conditions over 25-28 May, with severe heatwave conditions expected in some parts of Punjab over 26-27 May, and across Haryana, Chandigarh and...