Chandigarh, May 15 -- With the day temperature expected to touch 45degC by the weekend and the city likely to reel under heatwave conditions between May 16 and May 18, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a health advisory for the public.

People have been advised to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, especially during peak hours, and stay hydrated.

A heatwave is declared in the city when the maximum temperature goes beyond 40degC and simultaneously rises at least 4.5 degrees above normal, or if the maximum temperature goes past 45degC, regardless of how much it departs from the normal.

As per IMD Chandigarh scientist, Shivinder Singh, since there is no active Western Disturbance in the city, the temperature is likely ...