Heatwave days are likely to be more frequent than normal across the eastern coast, parts of the Himalayan foothills, and the western states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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India to see above-average number of heatwave days in May as energy demand surges
May 2, 2026Heatwave days are likely to be more frequent than normal across the eastern coast, parts of the Himalayan foothills, and the western states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).