India Heatwave Alert: Top 10 Hottest Cities As Temperature Soars, Likely To Touch 45°C Mark

IMD warns large parts of India face an intense early heatwave, with many cities hitting 42 to 45C, severe conditions disrupting daily life and expected to persist

Stay hydrated, wear light clothes, and avoid direct sunlight for protection from the heatwave.

Large parts of India are reeling under an intense heatwave, with temperatures already touching 42–45°C in several regions weeks before peak summer, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned.

The early onset of extreme heat has pushed multiple cities across north, central and western India into severe heatwave conditions, with little immediate relief expected.

Heatwave Spreads Across Regions

North India, including Delhi-NCR, Punjab and Haryana, is witnessing temperatures in the 42–45°C range, with IMD warning of severe heatwave conditions.

Western and central regions such as Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh are also reporting extreme heat, with several districts crossing 44°C.

Even hill states are not spared. Parts of Himachal Pradesh have recorded unusually high temperatures above 41°C, triggering heat alerts.

Take A Look At The Hottest Cities In India:

• Akola, Maharashtra: 45.6°C
• Amravati, Maharashtra: 45.6°C
• Wardha, Maharashtra: 45.5°C
• Faridkot, Punjab: 45.2°C
• Rohtak, Haryana: 44.6°C
• Jharsuguda, Odisha: 44.6°C
• Surendranagar, Gujarat: 44.4°C
• Ahmedabad, Gujarat: 43.8°C
• Nagpur, Maharashtra: 44.2°C
• Indore, Madhya Pradesh: 42.2°C

According to the experts, India is emerging as a global hotspot for extreme temperatures, with many of the world’s hottest cities currently located in the country. The IMD has warned that heatwave conditions are likely to persist across north, central and eastern India over the coming days, with hot winds and warm nights adding to discomfort.

How Rising Temperature Is Impacting Daily Life

The heat has already begun disrupting normal life, with schools in some cities advancing summer vacations and people avoiding outdoor activity during peak hours. Authorities have advised people to stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight and take precautions against heat-related illnesses.

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