India is bracing for a challenging weather season. Large parts of the country are already sweltering under intense heat, with temperatures soaring between 40 degrees Celsius and 46 degrees Celsius and heatwave alerts in place across several states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that scorching conditions are likely to intensify this week, with cities such as Delhi expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius, and parts of Uttar Pradesh already recording highs above 46 degrees Celsius.
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Planning A Monsoon Trip? Here’s How El Niño Could Affect Your Travel Plans
From drier hill stations to sudden urban flooding, here’s how El Niño may affect monsoon holidays in India this year, and what travellers should know before booking vacations
Tenzin Chodon
22 May 2026
The Mumbai–Pune Expressway winds through rain-soaked hills during the monsoon Photo: Shutterstock
The Mumbai–Pune Expressway winds through rain-soaked hills during the monsoon Photo: Shutterstock
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