India has 19 of the world's 20 hottest cities now
NewsBytes | April 22, 2026 5:39 PM CST
IMD: heat persists until April 24
The India Meteorological Department says this intense heat will stick around until April 24, especially across northern and central India.
Experts point to strong pre-monsoon sun, clear skies, less snowfall up north (which means less cooling), shifting ocean patterns, and hot winds, all combining to make this one seriously tough summer across much of the country.
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