‘Extreme heat in India, a result of worsening climate change’
India is currently experiencing extreme heat conditions, attributed to worsening climate change. The India Meteorological Department has warned that heat wave conditions will persist in central and northwest India for the next few days. Experts emphasize the need for a transition to renewable energy sources to mitigate the impacts of such extreme weather events.
- ▪Large parts of India have recorded a prolonged hot spell, with temperatures reaching up to 47.4°C in some areas.
- ▪The extreme heat is largely driven by climate change, exacerbated by the burning of fossil fuels.
- ▪India's renewable energy capacity has been beneficial in meeting peak electricity demands during this heat wave.
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‘Extreme heat in India, a result of worsening climate change’There is likely to be a reduction in maximum temperatures and abatement of heat wave conditions from May 29 onwardsPublished on: May 27, 2026 5:56 PM ISTBy Jayashree Nandi, New DelhiShare viaCopy link Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely to continue over central and northwest India during next two to three days, India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned on Wednesday.A pedestrian carries an umbrella on a hot summer day as he walks along a street in Chennai on May 27, 2026.
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