The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave-like conditions in certain areas of Delhi, east Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, etc. for today. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall will pour over several states like West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

"Heat wave conditions are very likely in isolated pockets of East Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Bihar during June 5–9 in Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Rajasthan on June 5; Odisha on June 5 and 6, 2024," the weather department said in a morning bulletin.

Delhi is anticipated to receive light rain with thunderstorms until Friday, the IMD said. The rain will bring some respite to the people from the severe heatwave. However, the maximum temperature in the national capital will stay in the range of 42–45 degrees Celsius, as predicted by the weather department.