Above-normal heatwave days likely in some parts of India in May: IMD

Above-normal heatwave days are apt successful immoderate parts of the foothills of the Himalayas, eastbound seashore States, Gujarat and Maharashtra successful May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said connected Friday (May 1, 2026) successful its monthly forecast.

In a statement, Director General of Meteorology, IMD, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, said, "During May 2026, minimum temperatures are expected to beryllium supra mean crossed galore parts of the country."

"However, galore areas of northwest India, on with immoderate parts of cardinal India and adjoining areas of peninsular India and confederate parts of northeast India, are apt to acquisition mean to below-normal minimum temperatures," helium said.