Delhi logs hottest morning; Heatwave grips West, Northeast braces for heavy rain

• Delhi recorded its hottest morning this year with a minimum temperature of 20.4 degrees Celsius.
• Heatwave conditions are intensifying across western and central states including West Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Konkan and Goa, and Saurashtra and Kutch.
• Northeast India, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya, is preparing for intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and potential snowfall at higher altitudes.
• The country is experiencing sharply divided weather patterns due to two contrasting systems, a trend expected to continue.
• Coastal regions like Coastal Karnataka, Kerala, and Mahe will face hot and humid conditions, with unusually warm nights in Saurashtra and Kutch.