Temperatures in Northwest and Central India are soaring, with some areas nearing 45°C, as the IMD predicts extreme heat to persist until the month's end.
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May 24, 2026
10:48 am
What's the storyThe India Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted that heat wave conditions will continue to prevail in Central India till the end of May.
Northwest India is likely to experience similar conditions from May 24-29, while east peninsular regions are expected to be affected from May 23-26.
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