Tamil Nadu is expected to experience continued heatwave-like conditions till May 5, with temperatures remaining 1.6°C to 3°C above normal in several districts. The weather department has also forecast isolated heavy rain and thunderstorms in parts of the state despite the prevailing heat

Search operations have been intensified at Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh to trace four passengers missing after a cruise boat tragedy that left nine dead. Over 200 rescuers, including Army divers and disaster response teams, are combing the area as authorities prepare to file an FIR and probe alleged safety lapses