Rising Mercury Keeps Cities on Edge
With heatwave conditions intensifying across several cities, high daytime temperatures are expected to persist in the coming days. Some regions may see a slight dip due to changing weather systems, while others could continue to experience hot and humid conditions, with brief spells of rain offering limited relief.
Delhi Braces for Heat Spike
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 2.4 notches below the seasonal average. The weather department has forecast partly cloudy sky with an orange alert for heatwave-like conditions at isolated places by the evening. The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 44 degrees Celsius.
Mumbai Braces for Hot and Humid Sunday
Mumbai recorded a maximum of 35.8 degrees Celsius, 2.2 degrees above normal, with humidity levels around 68 percent. Parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including Thane, touched 39 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets.
Bengaluru Reels Under Rising Heat
Bengaluru is seeing temperatures hover around 35 degrees Celsius, but the actual feel is much higher. Rising heat has led to a sharp drop in activity across key markets, with traders reporting a 30 to 50 percent fall in footfall as people avoid stepping out during late morning and afternoon hours.
Chennai Likely to Get Hotter Soon
Chennai is expected to see temperatures rise further, with levels likely to breach 40 degrees Celsius in the first week of May. Currently, the city is recording 37 to 38 degrees Celsius, with humidity between 67 and 77 percent, making conditions feel significantly hotter than actual readings.
Telangana Cities on Global Heat List
Ramagundam, Mancherial, Kothapet and Adilabad featured in the global top 100 hottest cities list. All recorded temperatures between 43 and 44.4 degrees Celsius, reflecting prevailing heatwave conditions across the region.
Rajasthan Sees Sharp Rise in Temperatures
Barmer recorded 45.7 degrees Celsius, 5.4 degrees above normal, the highest in the state. Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Jodhpur also crossed 44 degrees Celsius. Temperatures are likely to rise further by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius in parts of the state.
Uttar Pradesh's Banda Matches Record Heat
Uttar Pradesh's Banda recorded 47.4 degrees Celsius, equalling its highest April temperature since 1951. Many districts across the state recorded temperatures above 42 degrees Celsius, driven by clear skies, hot westerly winds from Rajasthan and prevailing dry weather conditions.
Madhya Pradesh Also Feels the Heat
Bhopal recorded 42.5 degrees Celsius, marking its hottest April day in four years. Elsewhere, Khajuraho recorded 44.6 degrees Celsius. The Met department has forecast continued heatwave conditions across multiple districts in the coming days.
Kerala Faces Hot, Humid Conditions
Kochi and other districts are likely to see temperatures rise 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal. Palakkad may record around 40 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department has also warned of thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rainfall in parts of the state between April 29 and May 1.
Punjab and Haryana Continue to Sizzle
Faridkot recorded 45.2 degrees Celsius, while Rohtak touched 44.6 degrees Celsius. Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions prevailed across parts of Punjab and Haryana, with maximum temperatures ranging between 40 and 45 degrees Celsius along with warm night conditions.
