Stating that squally weather with wind speeds of 35 kmph to 45 kmph, gusting to 55 kmph, is likely to prevail till June 29, the IMD reiterated its warning to fishermen, asking them not to enter the sea.

India experienced multiple intense and prolonged heat waves in April and May which tested the limits of human endurance and the country's disaster preparedness, as many states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha, reported heat wave-related deaths.

According to the Special Relief Commissioner’s (SRC) office, 99 deaths have been reported in the past 72 hours alone.

According to the IMD, a depression originating in the Bay of Bengal is anticipated to escalate into a cyclonic storm by Saturday evening.

Goa may experience extreme heat wave conditions till April 8, according to the Met department, prompting the state government to issue an advisory on Tuesday.

The Srinagar weather service predicts heavy to extremely heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of the Kashmir division over the next three days, starting from today. Visuals depict significant snow accumulation in the upper parts of Kashmir, including Gurez Valley, Pir Panjal, and Sonmarg.

Authorities have issued avalanche warnings in hilly areas, and motorists are urged to drive cautiously due to slippery roads. 

The local Meteorological station issued a 'yellow' alert for thunderstorms and lightning on Saturday and for thunderstorms, lightning, and hail storms with heavy snow at isolated places on Sunday.

Kashmir has been experiencing an unusually dry and mostly snowless winter, leading to freezing nights and warmer daytime temperatures.

A 'red alert' for cold wave conditions on January 24 and an 'orange alert' from January 25 to 27 have been issued for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh.