India Meteorological Department or IMD has stated in a latest update that during the 2026 hot weather season (April'June), maximum temperatures are likely to be normal to below normal over many parts of the country except most parts of east and northeast India, as well as eastern parts of central India and adjoining peninsular regions where above-normal maximum temperatures are expected. During the season (AMJ), above-normal minimum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country except some regions of Maharashtra and Telangana where normal to below normal minimum temperatures are likely. During April 2026, monthly maximum temperatures are likely to be normal to below normal over many parts of the country. However, above-normal maximum temperatures are expected over many parts of east and northeast India and some parts of northwest India and southern peninsular India. Above-normal monthly minimum temperatures are most likely over most parts of India, except some isolated pockets over south peninsula where normal minimum temperatures are likely during April 2026.