US EditionBrace for hotter April-June as IMD warns of more heatwave days in many states: See Full forecast
- India is bracing for a hotter-than-usual summer from April to June, with many states expected to experience more heatwave days than normal, according to the India Meteorological Department .
- India is particularly vulnerable to extreme heat, and rising heat stress driven by climate change is increasing electricity demand as people rely on cooling appliances.
- The IMD forecasts that most parts of north and east India, central India, and the plains of northwest India will likely experience two to four more heatwave days than normal between April and June, with states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha potentially seeing 10 to 11 heatwave days.
- In 2024, India's peak electricity demand hit 250 gigawatts on May 30, exceeding projections by 6.3 percent, and the country recorded its hottest day at 50.5C in Churu, Rajasthan on May 28.
- Authorities have urged states to prepare for extreme weather, potential power shortages, and increased health risks, as independent experts suggest heatwave deaths are undercounted, with the health ministry attributing 143 deaths to heatwaves and 733 deaths to heatstroke between March and June 2024 across 17 states, while the IMD warns heatwaves could become more regular without action to address extreme conditions.
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