Heat wave likely to continue over central India till month end: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a heat wave will persist over central India until the end of May. Severe heat conditions are expected to affect northwest India from May 24 to 29 and east peninsular India from May 23 to 26. Additionally, isolated heavy rainfall is anticipated in several regions, while the southwest monsoon is projected to arrive in Kerala on May 26.
- ▪The IMD forecasts severe heat wave conditions over central India until the end of May.
- ▪Maximum temperatures in central India have reached between 45-47°C, with Brahmpuri recording the highest at 47.2°C.
- ▪A red category warning has been issued for parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh due to extreme heat risks.
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Heat wave likely to continue over central India till month end: IMDIMD said the heat wave is likely to impact northwest India during May 24 to 29 and over east peninsular India during May 23 to 26Published on: May 23, 2026 3:49 PM ISTBy Jayashree Nandi, New DelhiShare viaCopy link Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely to continue to prevail over central India till end of the month, India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned on Saturday.People walk amidst severe heatwave conditions on a hot summer day in Varanasi.
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