Heat Waves to Last Longer and Affect More Areas in India, Warn Scientists

Scientists say deadly heat waves are becoming more frequent due to climate change. We can expect a series of record-breaking temperatures in the coming years.

Heat waves to last longer and affect more areas in India, warn scientists

New Delhi, May 29 (PTI) Heat waves in India are expected to last longer and affect larger regions, scientists have warned, as climate change continues to intensify extreme weather events. Climate models show that the area and duration of heat waves in India would increase, said Krishna Achuta Rao, Head, Centre for Atmospheric Sciences at Delhi's Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Speaking at the India Heat Summit 2025, organised by research g…