India Braces for Intense Heatwaves and Unseasonal Rainfall from May to July: WMO Forecast

As summer intensifies, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a stark warning: large parts of India are expected to endure severe heatwaves between May and July 2025, with some regions also facing above-average rainfall. This dual threat of scorching temperatures and unseasonal rain could have wide-reaching consequences for public health, agriculture, and infrastructure. According to the WMO’s latest climate outlook, India’s 2025 summer will be marked by a combination of extreme heat and shifting rainfall patterns, a trend consistent with global climate change impacts. [...]