Dharamshala, May 2 -- Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness above-normal maximum temperatures in May with increased likelihood of heatwave days, according to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) outlook for the month.

According to the outlook for May issued by IMD's Shimla office, the mean maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be above normal over most parts of the state.

"However, above normal rainfall is also likely over many parts of plains and adjoining mid hills and near normal over rest of the state," said IMD officials.

Earlier, IMD had said that most parts of Himachal are expected to witness above normal temperatures during the summer and more heatwave days.

Precipitation deficit in April

According to the IMD ...