Rains Abate Heat Wave Across Most Parts Of Country: Unlikely To Build Up Soon
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Key Takeaways:
- Extreme heat across India has eased after late April peak of 47.6°C
- Major cities like Prayagraj and Akola now recording below-normal temperatures
- Pre-monsoon activity to keep temperatures suppressed across most regions
- Heatwave likely to return after 12 May, with West Rajasthan and Vidarbha remaining hottest
Extreme heat had earlier covered large parts of the country between the 3rd and 4th week of April 2026. The highest temperature over the country had touched 47.6°C in Banda, Uttar Pradesh. Neighbouring locations of Prayagraj and Varanasi, which had nearly reached 46°C and 44°C, have dipped considerably. Prayagraj, at 36°C now, is about 5°C below normal. Akola in Vidarbha, which reached 47°C, is now below normal by about 2°C. A similar trend is observed across other, then-hot pockets of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
As of now, the heat wave has abated from the north, east, and southern parts of the country. Some pockets over the central and western parts, closer to the border, are still witnessing hot conditions, albeit not amounting to heat wave conditions. The border town of Phalodi in West Rajasthan, at 44.8°C, was very close to the typical heat wave mark of 45°C. Akola, Amravati, and Chandrapur continue to hover around 42°–44°C but are unlikely to rise further over the next week. The highest temperature over the country yesterday was recorded in Adilabad at 45.3°C, qualifying as a heat wave.
Under the influence of multiple weather systems, pre-monsoon rain, thundershowers, dust storms, and strong gusty winds are likely over the north, east, northeast, central, and southern parts of the country. Temperatures are likely to drop further or remain stable over northern and eastern regions. Maharashtra will continue with the existing pattern for another two days, followed by a marginal rise thereafter. However, heat wave conditions are unlikely to develop over the region. West Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Vidarbha are likely to remain the hottest parts of the country over the next week. Heat wave conditions are expected to build up again after 12th May 2026.
