India’s prolonged spell of extreme summer heat is expected to continue for several more days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing fresh warnings for multiple states and extending heatwave alerts till May 27.
Large parts of northern and central India remain under intense heat stress as temperatures continue to stay significantly above seasonal averages. Meteorologists have warned that dry weather conditions and clear skies are likely to further intensify daytime temperatures across several regions.
North India Continues to Reel Under Intense Heat
The northern plains witnessed some of the hottest conditions of the season this week. Uttar Pradesh’s Banda emerged among the hottest locations in the country after recording a scorching 48 degrees Celsius.
Delhi has also been facing relentless heat, with temperatures hovering between 44°C and 46°C for consecutive days. On Thursday, the Lodhi Road observatory in the national capital recorded 44.3°C, considerably above the normal temperature for this period.
Weather experts said the absence of rainfall and persistent dry winds have contributed to the sharp rise in temperatures.
Warm Nights Adding to Public Discomfort
Apart from extreme daytime heat, unusually high night temperatures are also becoming a growing concern in several states.
In Delhi, minimum temperatures remained close to 30°C overnight, offering little relief to residents. Similar warm night conditions have been reported in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and Vidarbha.
Meteorologists warn that warmer nights can increase health risks, especially for elderly citizens, children and people with pre-existing medical conditions, as the body gets less time to cool down after prolonged heat exposure.
Heatwave Alert Across Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan
The IMD has forecast heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in Delhi-NCR, Haryana and Chandigarh over the coming days. Punjab is also likely to witness prolonged hot weather conditions during the same period.
Rajasthan is expected to remain among the worst-affected states, with western districts likely to experience severe heatwave conditions towards the end of the week. Eastern Rajasthan is also expected to continue witnessing extreme temperatures.
Both eastern and western Uttar Pradesh are likely to remain under heatwave conditions until at least May 27.
Central and Eastern States Also on Alert
The weather department has warned that several districts in Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Telangana may continue to experience severe heat over the next few days.
Heatwave conditions have also been predicted for parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam.
In eastern India, Odisha is expected to face both high daytime temperatures and persistently warm nights, increasing overall heat stress levels.
Southern States Witness Rising Temperatures
The impact of the heatwave is not limited to north India alone. Parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are also likely to witness heatwave conditions.
Several southern regions have recorded above-normal temperatures this month, with humidity levels making conditions more uncomfortable.
Health Advisory Issued
Authorities have advised people to avoid direct exposure to sunlight during afternoon hours, remain hydrated and reduce outdoor activities wherever possible.
Doctors have also warned of increased risks of heatstroke, dehydration and exhaustion as temperatures continue to remain dangerously high across several states.
With no immediate signs of major weather disturbances or widespread rainfall, meteorologists expect the heatwave conditions to persist across many parts of the country over the next week.
