Heat Wave Alert Across Northwest and Central Indian States
IMD issues heat wave alert for several regions with temperatures reaching 40°C+ for the next three days. Affected areas include Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
The India Meteorological Department warns of prolonged heat wave conditions. Delhi may see isolated thunderstorms while temperatures remain high.
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The India Meteorological Department issued a heat wave alert on Sunday for parts of northwest and central India, indicating that scorching conditions are likely to persist for the next three days. Heat wave conditions are very likely in isolated pockets of Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar and Gujarat on April 27.
Banda in Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest maximum temperature at 47.4°C on Saturday, according to IMD data. Daytime temperatures across most parts of the country were in the range of 40°C to 45°C, except the Western Himalayan region, northeast India, the west coast and southern parts of Peninsular India.
For Delhi, the IMD forecast mainly clear skies becoming partly cloudy, with heat wave conditions at isolated places. There is a possibility of thundery development with a very light spell of rain towards the afternoon or evening on Sunday. Adding to the discomfort, warm night conditions are very likely in isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, and over Haryana, Chandigarh and West Madhya Pradesh on Sunday and Monday. Chhattisgarh may see warm nights on Monday and Tuesday.
Hot and humid weather is expected to prevail in isolated pockets over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, and Rayalaseema from Sunday through Thursday. Kerala and Mahe will also experience hot and humid conditions on Sunday and Monday.
The IMD forecast suggests no significant change in maximum temperatures over northwest India until Tuesday, followed by a gradual fall of 3-5°C on Wednesday and Thursday. Central India will see no significant change until Monday, with a drop of 2-3°C from Tuesday to Thursday. East India and northeast India will also see a gradual fall in temperatures by 2-4°C from Monday onwards. Maharashtra and Gujarat will experience a drop of 2-3°C starting Monday and Tuesday respectively.
Delhi government has activated its Heat Action Plan 2026, with the Chief Minister directing officials to implement strict measures. To protect school children, the government may administer ORS solution before they leave school, if required, to reduce the risk of dehydration during their commute. For construction workers, strict measures will be enforced during peak heat hours.
