India, April 10 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a shift in weather conditions over northwest India, with rainfall and thunderstorms likely between April 9 and 11 due to an approaching western disturbance.

"Under the influence of Western Disturbance; rainfall along with thunderstorm & lightning, gusty/squally winds likely over Northwest India during 09th-11th April," the weather agency said in its latest forecast..

"As a result, prevailing heat wave conditions will decrease significantly from tomorrow, the 10th April," it added.

Unusually high day and night temperatures were recorded across northwest India in the last two days as the region witnessed above normal temperatures.

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