East, central and northwest India to witness extra heatwave days than common: IMD

Some components of east, central and northwest India, together with the southeast Peninsula, are more likely to see extra heatwave days than common between April and June, the India Meteorological Division (IMD) stated in its month-to-month forecast on Tuesday (March 31, 2026).

Throughout these months, most temperatures are anticipated to be regular to under regular over many components of the nation, besides most components of east and northeast India and jap components of central India and adjoining peninsular areas, the place above-normal most temperatures are anticipated.

“Through the scorching season (April-Might-June), above-normal minimal temperatures are seemingly over most components of the nation, besides some areas of Maharashtra and Telangana, the place regular to under regular minimal temperatures are seemingly,” stated the IMD.

The division additionally said that in April, month-to-month most temperatures are more likely to be regular to under regular over many components of the nation.

Nonetheless, above-normal most temperatures are anticipated over many components of east and northeast India and a few components of northwest India and southern peninsular India throughout the month.

Additionally, above-normal month-to-month minimal temperatures are almost certainly over most components of India, apart from some remoted pockets within the southern peninsula, the place regular minimal temperatures are anticipated throughout April.

The rainfall throughout April 2026, averaged over the nation as a complete, is almost certainly to be above regular.

“Regular to above-normal rainfall is probably going over most components of the nation besides Northeast India. Beneath-normal rainfall is predicted over many components of northeastern India,” the IMD stated.