Weather Expected to be Significantly Hotter in May-June Compared to April

01-Apr-2026 03:58 PM

New Delhi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that during the current month (April), daytime temperatures across most parts of the country—excluding East India, the Northeast region, and the Northwestern states—are likely to remain at or below normal average levels. In the Southern Peninsula, however, temperatures may remain slightly above normal.

While releasing the weather outlook for the three months of the summer season (April, May, and June), the Director General of the IMD noted that during this period, maximum temperatures in most parts of East and Northeast India, the eastern regions of Central India, and adjacent peninsular areas will remain above normal levels; conversely, in the rest of the country, temperatures are likely to remain at or below normal.

According to the Meteorological Department, the month of April will be relatively cooler, as any rise in temperature is expected to be short-lived; however, in May and June, periods of high temperatures will be prolonged, and the prevalence of severe heatwaves (*Loo*) is likely to persist for a longer duration. Similarly, minimum temperatures in Maharashtra and Telangana are expected to remain slightly below normal levels, whereas in most other regions of the country, they may remain above normal.

The IMD is expected to release its first forecast regarding monsoon rainfall for the year 2026 within the next two weeks. It is noteworthy that, this time around, the monsoon rains face a looming threat from the El Niño weather cycle.