IMD Warns of Intense Summer Twice the Usual Heatwave Days in Northwest India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that northwestern India will experience an exceptionally hot summer in 2025, with the number of heatwave days expected to double compared to the seasonal average.
Typically, the region endures five to six heatwave days per summer, but this year, forecasts predict 10 to 12.
"We are expecting slightly above-normal heatwave conditions, especially over West and Central India," said IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy. "While this is a seasonal outlook, it does not mean every day will be extremely hot."
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