The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued official heatwave warnings for isolated pockets in central and eastern India starting mid-April 2026.

IMD predicts an intense summer in 2026 with above-normal temperatures and more heatwave days across India. Experts warn of risks to health, agriculture, water supply, and rising.

The summer of 2026 is likely to be a scorching preview" of the record-breaking heat seen in 2024, with some experts warning it could even mirror or surpass those extreme conditions.

Understanding the Context

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast above-normal number of heatwave days over parts of east, central, northwest India and southeast Peninsula in the period.

The India Meteorological Department forecasts a hotter-than-normal summer in 2026 for India's hilly regions. This includes the Himalayas, northeastern states and parts of the Western.

India recorded its first widespread heatwave episode of the year on Wednesday, with severe conditions sweeping across Gujarats Saurashtra and Kutch region, as experts warned that the shrinking...

India is experiencing an unusually early spell of intense heat in 2026. The temperatures soared well above seasonal averages across several parts of the country.

Key Insights

India is bracing for a grueling summer as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warns of hotter-than-normal temperatures and a significant spike in heatwave days between March.

A strong heatwave is about to sweep across many parts of India over the next two days, causing the temperatures to climb in several states. Forecasts indicate that temperatures will.

IMD forecasts increased heatwave days in eastern, central, and northwest India from April to June 2026.