The Center for Policy Research (CPR) has released a report titled "How is India adapting to heatwaves?", which highlights India's lack of preparedness for extreme heat events.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that this February was the warmest in 122 years since 1901. India's meteorological department has forecast a March-May heatwave across most of the country after record-high temperatures in February.
On 21st February, the India Meteorological Department press release stated that for the next five days maximum temperatures are likely to be above normal by 3-5°C over northwest, central and west India.