Particle.news
Download on the App Store
25 ARTICLES
·
2w ago

India Faces Severe Heatwaves and Torrential Rains in April Extremes

Heatwave conditions grip northern, central, and eastern regions while heavy rainfall continues in the Northeast, with IMD warnings extending through late April.

A volunteer of the Edhi Foundation sprays water on a passerby's face to cool off on a hot summer day along a road amid the ongoing heatwave in Karachi on April 21, 2025. (Photo by Asif HASSAN / AFP)
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heatwave warnings for northern, central, and eastern regions, including Odisha, South Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh, with conditions expected to persist until April 26.
  • Jharsuguda, Odisha, recorded 46.2°C on April 22, marking the highest temperature in India this year and the state's highest April temperature since 1953.
  • Heavy to very heavy rainfall, driven by an east-west trough and cyclonic circulations, is forecast to continue in Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh through April 27, with associated thunderstorms and gusty winds.
  • State governments in Odisha and other affected regions are implementing measures such as school closures, power supply assurances, and public health advisories to mitigate heat-related risks.
  • The IMD predicts relief from heatwave conditions in some areas after April 27, with rainfall expected to intensify in parts of eastern and northeastern India.