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

Above-normal heatwave days are likely in some parts of the foothills of the Himalayas, east coast States, Gujarat and Maharashtra in May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday (May 1, 2026) in its monthly forecast.

In a statement, Director General of Meteorology, IMD, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, said, "During May 2026, minimum temperatures are expected to be above normal across many parts of the country."

"However, many areas of northwest India, along with some parts of central India and adjoining areas of peninsular India and southern parts of northeast India, are likely to experience normal to below-normal minimum temperatures," he said.