Above normal heat wave days likely in some areas of South #India in April, says #IMD in briefing.

South west #monsoons forecast at 106% of the long period average: #IMD

#IMD: Heavy rainfall seen over Kerala, Mahe, south Karnataka on Friday.

#IMD sees severe heatwaves over parts of northwest #India till May 25.

Power stocks are higher as the #IMD has projected above-average temperatures for March, leading to an anticipated rise in electricity demand.

#PowerGrid up nearly 4%, while #SuzlonEnergy and #JSWEnergy are both up by more than 2% each