From the dry plains of Rajasthan to the bustling streets of Delhi and the sunbaked Saurashtra-Kutch region of Gujarat, citizens are already feeling the heat -- and it's only going to intensify over the next week.
Earlier today, the regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Chennai issued warnings for rain, light thunderstorms, and lightning in a few districts of Tamil Nadu.
"We are not expecting El Niño conditions during the monsoon season. April- June to be hotter than usual, with more heatwave days likely in many states," said IMD Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on Monday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Delhi's maximum temperature reached 40.5°C on March 26, 2025. Several cities in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh also saw temperatures exceeding 40°C.
Brace for a hotter-than-usual summer, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted nearly double the number of heatwave days across Northwest India.
According to the Civil Defence Force reports, approximately 30 trees have been uprooted, and 48 branches have fallen, posing a significant risk to public safety.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red warning in five districts of Odisha on Sunday for heatwave conditions and said that the conditions would persist on Monday as well.
As Delhi revels in Holi celebrations, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain and thunderstorms across most parts of the city.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Thoothukudi district on March 11 and 12, warning of heavy rainfall in the region.
The director of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Manorma Mohanty, said on Monday that Odisha recorded a maximum temperature of 38.2 degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours, indicating a temperature rise above normal levels.