Northwest, central India swelter under extended heatwave spell, relief likely from May 29
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave conditions to prevail in central and northwest India during the next four to five days, and in east and the adjoining peninsular India during the next three to four days.
A woman commutes through a two-wheeler placed with a hood used as a cover from heatwave on a hot summer day, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Friday, May 22, 2026. (PTI Photo) Intense heatwave conditions are expected to plague Northern and a few other parts of India for a few more days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the heatwave to prevail in central and northwest India during the next three to four days, and in east and the adjoining peninsular India during the next two to three days.
It will start cooling down only from May 29 with a drop in maximum temperatures as the heatwave finally begins to ease across central and adjoining northern peninsular, east and northwest India, except a few parts of Rajasthan.
Here’s the state-wise forecast of heatwave conditions in various parts of India
| State/Region | Dates on which the heatwave will prevail |
| Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi | May 25-28 |
| Uttar Pradesh | May 25-28 |
| Rajasthan | May 25-30 |
| Madhya Pradesh | May 25-29 |
| Vidarbha | May 25-29 |
| Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam, Telangana | May 25-28 |
| Odisha | May 25-29 |
| Jharkhand | May 25-27 |
| Bihar | May 25 |
| Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh | May 26-27 |
Apart from these, hot and humid weather conditions are expected to prevail over Saurashtra and Kutch during May 25 – 28; Konkan and Goa on May 25 and 26; Gangetic West Bengal during May 25 – 27; Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal during May 25 -29.
Warm night conditions are also very likely in isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana on May 25 and 26; and Vidarbha, Odisha, during May 25 to 27.
Delhi forecast for today
The weather department has forecast mainly clear skies for the national capital on Tuesday. Heatwave conditions will prevail at isolated places while the city will also strong surface winds at a speed reaching 20-30 km per hour, occasionally gusting to 40 km per hour during the day. The maximum and minimum temperatures will likely be around 43°C to 45°C and 29°C to 31°C, respectively.
Health risks and advisory
The IMD has mentioned moderate health risks, mainly for vulnerable populations such as infants, the elderly, and individuals with chronic illnesses. In a health advisory, the IMD said: “Avoid prolonged exposure to heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored, and loose cotton clothing. Cover your head using a cloth, hat, or umbrella when outdoors.”
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