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Heatwaves Are India’s New Normal as 46C Swelter Spreads and Climate Drivers Shift
India
Published on 28 April 2026
El Nino is not the main culprit behind record heat
India is grappling with worsening heatwaves, with temperatures hitting around 46°C in many areas. El Nino may intensify conditions and disturb monsoon patterns, but experts say it is not the only explanation. Persistent high pressure over the region and a decline in western disturbances are cited as key reasons heat stays longer and spikes harder across the country.
- Many regions are seeing heat index peaks near 46°C
- El Nino can worsen heat and disrupt monsoons, but isn’t sole driver
- Persistent high pressure is helping extreme temperatures linger
- Fewer western disturbances reduce cooler interruptions
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