As April 2026 draws to a close, India is experiencing a classic pre-monsoon divide. While large swathes of the country bake under an intense early heatwave, pockets in the northern regions and South India are getting welcome, and sometimes heavy, rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Northwest,...

As April 2026 draws to a close, India is experiencing a classic pre-monsoon divide. While large swathes of the country bake under an intense early heatwave, pockets in the northern regions and South India are...

As April 2026 draws to a close, India is experiencing a classic pre-monsoon divide. While large swathes of the country bake under an intense early heatwave, pockets in the northern regions and South India are getting welcome, and sometimes heavy, rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Northwest, central, and parts of eastern India have borne the brunt of extreme temperatures. Cities in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Vidarbha have recorded highs between 40-47°C, with several places reporting severe heatwave conditions 4-5°C above normal. On some days, India claimed a staggering share of the world's hottest cities, highlighting the intensity of this early summer spell driven by clear skies, high-pressure...

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