New Delhi, April 5 -- As large parts of India brace for an unforgiving summer, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heatwave alerts for several northern and western states, warning residents to prepare for scorching days ahead.

From the dry plains of Rajasthan to the bustling streets of Delhi and the sunbaked Saurashtra-Kutch region of Gujarat, citizens are already feeling the heat -- and it's only going to intensify over the next week, according to the weather department officials.

Speaking to ANI, IMD Scientist Akhil Srivastava said that Rajasthan will also experience a severe heatwave over the next 4-5 days.

"Heatwaves are being reported in Gujarat and Saurashtra-Kutch region, which are expected to continue for the n...