New Delhi, May 10 -- Large parts of north-west, central and western India are likely to see heatwave conditions intensify over the coming days, even as thunderstorms, hailstorms and heavy rain are forecast over several regions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its forecast for the week ahead.

The weather bureau also said a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southwest Bay of Bengal within the next 48 hours that could influence weather activity over peninsular India in the coming days.

The weather pattern could bring sharp temperature swings, limited night-time relief in heat-hit states such as Rajasthan and Gujarat, and disruptive rain and storm activity across northern and southern India, the IMD said.

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