Several parts of India are likely to witness extreme weather conditions over the next two days.
The India Meteorological Department has issued orange alerts for rain and thunderstorms for states including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh.
An orange alert for a heat wave has been issued for West Rajasthan, Saurashtra, and Kutch, where temperatures are expected to soar, making daytime conditions extremely harsh for residents.
Uttarakhand, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, and western Uttar Pradesh are expected to witness thunderstorms and lightning.
Taking cognisance of the weather, officials have appealed to devotees and tourists visiting the revered Char Dham Yatra to obtain the latest weather updates during their journey and plan with utmost care.
