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India Faces Severe Heatwave as Record Temperatures Grip Multiple Regions

Cities like Delhi, Pune, and Barmer surpass 40°C, with red alerts issued for Gujarat's Saurashtra and Kutch; limited relief expected from a western disturbance later this week.

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Girls drape a scarf as the sun casts its heat at Humayun's tomb in New Delhi last week.
Heatwave in Delhi: Visitors take a walk on Kartavya Path as a mirage appears on a hot summer day, in New Delhi, Sunday, April 6, 2025.
People take rest under a tree on a hot summer day at the Kartavya Path lawn in New Delhi on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Overview

  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heatwave alerts, including a red alert for Gujarat's Saurashtra and Kutch regions, as temperatures soar across northern, western, and central India.
  • Delhi recorded its first heatwave of the year with temperatures reaching 41°C in some areas, while air quality remains in the 'poor' category, compounding health risks.
  • Barmer in Rajasthan hit 45.6°C, the highest temperature ever recorded in the first week of April for the region, with several other cities across five states exceeding 42°C.
  • The IMD forecasts a western disturbance may bring light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms to northern India starting April 8, offering limited respite from the extreme heat.
  • Experts attribute the unusually early and intense heatwave to climate change, urging enhanced public safety measures and preparedness for what could be a historic summer.