The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for North India until May 23. Temperatures in several cities of Punjab and Haryana have already crossed 40°C, with Sirsa reaching 44°C and Bathinda 43.1°C. An increase of 3-5°C is expected by May 21. While the plains face extreme heat, some hilly regions like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir might see light rain and gusty winds. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/nation/heat-wave-to-continue-in-north-india-till-23rd/ #Creator program