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Weather update: Large parts of India are preparing for the scorching summer as heatwave conditions have started to grip northern India. In line with that, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heatwave alerts for several northern and western states. However, parts of southern India are likely to see heavy rains before summer.

As per the IMD predictions, from the dry plains of Rajasthan to the bustling streets of Delhi and the sunbaked Saurashtra-Kutch region of Gujarat, the already hitting heat would intensify over the next week.

Speaking to ANI, IMD Scientist Akhil Srivastava said that Rajasthan will also experience a severe heatwave over the next 4-5 days.

He said, "Heatwaves are being reported in Gujarat and Saurashtra-Kutch region, which are expected to continue for the next 5-7 days. Rajasthan will also face severe heatwave conditions over the next 4-5 days, for which an alert has been issued."

IMD's Srivastava also mentioned that North Indian states, such as Punjab and Haryana, may experience heatwave conditions.

"Delhi is currently witnessing temperatures 3 degrees above normal, hovering around 38 to 40 degrees Celsius. There is a possibility of heatwave-like conditions by April 7. A western disturbance is expected to affect the Western Himalayan region between April 8 and 10, possibly leading to thunderstorms, strong winds and rainfall," he added.

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Speaking about South India, Srivastava said that Tamil Nadu and Kerala are expected to receive heavy rainfall over the next two days.

"Heavy isolated rainfall is expected in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and south interior Karnataka over the next two days. From April 7 or 8, eastern parts of India may experience thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds," he said.

Earlier in the day, Chennai received rainfall, which brought respite to the residents. The regional centre of the weather department in the city issued warnings for rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in a few other districts of Tamil Nadu.

In Tiruppur district, heavy rainfall on Friday night caused inundation in homes. Subsequently, municipal corporation workers were deployed to drain the excess water.

As per IMD's data, Tiruppur North witnessed 11 cm of rainfall, while the Kozhiporvilai station in Kanyakumari recorded 19 cm. Erode's Nambiyur, Coimbatore AP, and Sulur stations in Coimbatore recorded 8 cm of rainfall each.

The IMD has also rejected the possibility of El Nino. "We are not expecting El Nino conditions during the monsoon season. April- June to be hotter than usual, with more heatwave days likely in many states," said IMD Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.