As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi-NCR and several northwestern states are set to endure blistering heat 
until at least Wednesday, June 11. The heatwave will grip regions including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, and Madhya Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are expected to remain unaffected for now.
Rajasthan is likely to face the brunt of the heat, with IMD warning of severe heatwave conditions in some parts on Monday, June 9. Delhi-NCR will continue to witness a clear sky and harsh heat, with maximum temperatures ranging between 41ยฐC and 43ยฐC and minimums hovering around 27ยฐC to 29ยฐC. Hot and dusty winds from the northwest at speeds of up to 30 kmph will further aggravate the discomfort.
Relief, however, is expected by the weekend. IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds over Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh between June 13 and 14. Uttarakhand may also experience isolated heavy showers from Thursday to Saturday, offering some respite to the parched northern plains.
The heatwave is likely to keep both day and night temperatures above normal till Wednesday, pushing public health officials to advise caution for outdoor activities during peak hours.