This summer, brace for longer heatwaves, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned. 

According to a recent IMD report, most of India will experience heatwaves due to above-average maximum temperatures this summer.

The IMD has issued a warning that various regions in north and central India, as well as the southernmost regions of the northeast, are expected to face climate change-related hazards.

On the other hand, El Niño conditions have lessened, resulting in moderate conditions over the equatorial Pacific. The MMCFS forecast indicates that less intensity and neutrality will occur as La Niña conditions develop during the monsoon season. Although the Indian Ocean Dipole is experiencing neutral conditions, favorable conditions are expected to arise during the monsoon season.

India is predicted to have normal rainfall in April 2024, with a Long Period Average (LPA) of 39.2 mm. According to the IMD forecast, there will likely be below-average rainfall in some places, but normal to above-normal rainfall in northwest, central, and north peninsular India, as well as some east and north-east India.