Heavy rains, snow-hailstorm warning in Jammu and Kashmir: Heat wave alert in Himachal, Gujarat, Maharashtra, asphalt melts on runway in MP, flight diverted

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy rains and hailstorm in Jammu and Kashmir for March 10 and 11. According to the department, light rain and snowfall is likely over the western Himalayan region till March 15 due to a new western disturbance. Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Goa have been warned of severe heat waves. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted temperatures in Maharashtra and Rajasthan above 40 degrees Celsius. On the other hand, a portion of the runway at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore, Madhya Pradesh melted and loosened due to high temperatures during repair work. Due to this, two passenger flights had to be diverted to Bhopal. Heat and heatwave in March According to the Meteorological Department, hot winds are coming from the desert regions of Rajasthan these days. The impact of which is being seen in the plain states. The wind direction has changed from northeast to west and northwest. Also, the humidity in the air is very low. This will lead to further rise in temperatures in the coming days. This can also increase the intensity of the sun. When is a heatwave calculated? According to the Meteorological Department, a heatwave is when the temperature in the plains reaches 40 degrees Celsius or higher. If the temperature is 4 to 6 degrees above normal. In such a situation, people's health can also be affected and the risk of heat stroke increases. Weather Status for next 2 days: