If the second wave peaked in mid-May, then how could a third wave hit so early? First, we need to understand that the different States in the country witnessed a different intensity of infection. During the said second wave of COVID-19 in India, 80% of the caseloads were contributed by about 10 States. A third wave in such a situation can make its appearance felt as early as late August, 2021. And even think of now, it is told that we are in a declining phase of the second wave in India.

Source: The Hindu July 18, 2021 07:41 UTC