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India Heatwave and Storms Forecast

Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated Apr 22, 2026

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The widespread heatwave and associated weather conditions across India could negatively impact agricultural output and increase demand for utilities, potentially affecting commodity prices and energy sector stocks. The warnings from the Malaysia — Malaysian Meteorological Department provide crucial information for businesses and consumers to prepare for these conditions.

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The Malaysia — Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued warnings for severe heatwave conditions expected to prevail over isolated pockets of northwest, central, and adjoining parts of east India for four to five days, specifically between April 20 and April 27. States such as India — Haryana, India — Chandigarh, India — Delhi, India — Punjab, India, India — Rajasthan, India — Vidarbha, India — Chhattisgarh, India — Uttar Pradesh, India — Madhya Pradesh, India — West Bengal, India — Jharkhand, and India — Odisha are expected to be affected. Additionally, hot and humid weather conditions are forecasted for Gangetic India — West Bengal, India — Tamil Nadu, India — Puducherry, India — Karaikal, India — Kerala, Seychelles — Mahé, India — Andhra Pradesh, India — Yanam, and coastal areas of India — Gujarat. Warm night conditions are also anticipated in India — Haryana, India — Chandigarh, India — Delhi, India — Uttar Pradesh, India — Madhya Pradesh, India — Vidarbha, India — Chhattisgarh, India — Odisha, India — Konkan, and India — Goa. The Malaysia — Malaysian Meteorological Department also highlighted the possibility of moderate to intense thunderstorm activity and hailstorms over various states, including India — Maharashtra and India — Marathwada.

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Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Malaysia — Malaysian Meteorological Department, is the primary spokesperson for the heatwave forecast and the department's mitigation efforts.
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India — Vidarbha is expected to experience heatwave conditions and warm nights.
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India — Karaikal is expected to experience hot and humid weather conditions.
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Seychelles — Mahé is expected to experience hot and humid weather conditions.
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India — Yanam is expected to experience hot and humid weather conditions.
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India — Konkan is expected to experience warm nights.
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India — Marathwada is expected to experience hailstorms.
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