As Mercury hovered around 40 degrees Celsius in large parts of the country on Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heat wave conditions in several states over the next few days.
According to the weather agency, the Gangetic West Bengal and Bihar may see heat wave conditions for four days on the trot.
The IMD also predicted heat wave conditions in Uttar Pradesh on April 18-19. Sikkim, Odisha, and Jharkhand may also experience heat wave conditions over the next two to three days.
Andhra Pradesh and its southern coastal regions are also expected to experience a heat wave till Wednesday, the meteorological department said in a statement on Monday.
Warnings are out, especially for the districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Kakinada, Konaseema, Krishna, NTR, Bapatla, Gunturu, and Palnadu.
The remaining districts and Rayalaseema region in the state are expected to experience temperatures in the range of 38 to 42 degrees Celsius during the time.