New Delhi, April 17 -- The India Meteorological Department predicted heatwave conditions and hot and humid weather for isolated pockets of Central, East and Peninsular India during the week. IMD issued an orange alert for rains in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh as it forecasted isolated hailstorm activity today. It further suggested that isolated heavy rainfall, lightning and thunderstorms are likely in Sikkim, in Assam and Meghalaya till 19 April and in Arunachal Pradesh over the next 3 days.

The weather office predicted, "Heat wave conditions very likely in isolated pockets" of the following regions:

Urging citizens residing in the affected regions to stay updated with official forecasts and advisories, IMD advised them to tak...