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India Faces Severe Heatwave as Temperatures Reach Record Highs

IMD issues alerts across multiple states, with brief relief from thunderstorms in some regions, while Delhi battles poor air quality and scorching heat.

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On Friday, the maximum temperature in Chandigarh rose from Thursday’s 39.5°C to 40.5°C, a searing 4.6 degrees above normal and the highest for an April day in three years. (Sant Arora/HT)
People out on a hot afternoon at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
The highest maximum temperature in the state has been recorded in Khajuraho at 44.6 °C

Overview

  • Temperatures in India have soared to record levels, with Khajuraho recording 44.6°C and Delhi reaching its highest April temperature since 2022 at 42.1°C.
  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts, warning of heatwave conditions in regions including Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab through April 30.
  • Thunderstorms and gusty winds have brought temporary relief to Vidarbha and parts of Madhya Pradesh, with Nagpur experiencing a 1.5°C drop in temperature.
  • Delhi continues to face 'poor' air quality, with an AQI of 246, compounding health risks from the heatwave.
  • Institutional responses include school activity suspensions in Delhi and advisories for farmers to mitigate the heat's impact on health and agriculture.