Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday appealed to people across the state to remain cautious as temperatures continue to rise sharply. He also urged citizens to show compassion toward vulnerable sections of society during the ongoing heatwave.
The weather in Uttar Pradesh has turned unpredictable in recent days, even as heat-wave conditions continue. Nautapa, which commenced today, is expected to continue till June 2.
Uttar Pradesh is reeling under intense heat-wave conditions, with Banda remaining the hottest city in the country for the third consecutive day. The city recorded a blistering 48.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, 4.7 degrees above normal.
This summer is a daily test of endurance for delivery riders since temperatures are soaring to over 40°C in most regions of India.
With the onset of peak summer, Tamil Nadu is witnessing a steady rise in temperatures, with several districts recording extreme heat conditions.
Major parts of India are expected to experience above-normal temperatures and an increased number of heatwave days during the upcoming hot weather season from April to June 2026, according to the latest seasonal outlook from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav on Friday alleged that the patients admitted in the government hospitals are battling for survival amid heat-wave conditions in Delhi as the government made no elaborate arrangements for the surging temperature.
The UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has recorded a sharp decline in transformer damage during the current severe heatwave conditions in the state.
Public spaces such as Tehsils, police stations, hospitals, and Anganwadi centres will be equipped with drinking water facilities.
IMD classifies weather conditions as a heatwave when the maximum temperature is over 40°C, alongside a departure of 4.5°C or more than normal at the higher end.
