A heatwave has gripped northwest and central India, with temperatures ranging between 40-46°C and peaking at 47.6°C in Banda (East Uttar Pradesh), acc.
India Meteorological Department forecasts above-normal heatwave days in May for Himalayan foothills, east coast, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Minimum temperatures are expected to be above normal nationwide, with some exceptions in northwest and central India. Ra…

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Foothills of the Himalayas, east coast states, Gujarat and Maharashtra Foothills likely to be most affected
An unusual April heatwave is scorching large parts of India, with temperatures exceeding 46°C in some areas.
IMD Weather Update: While Delhi, Chandigarh and Haryana are likely to get light rainfall today, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh might also get relief from the scorching heat, the IMD has predicted. The IMD forecast suggests no significant change in maximum temper…
Breaking News Live Updates: The rise in tourists to Shimla highlights how intensifying heatwaves across India are reshaping travel patterns, with people seeking relief in cooler hill regions. While this boosts local tourism, it also puts pressure on infrastru…
Delhi-NCR is witnessing a changing weather pattern between April 28 and April 30, with a yellow alert issued for rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds even as temperatures remain above 42°C. Dust storms have already been reported across parts of Delhi-NCR, thou…
Dust storms and high-speed winds hit New Delhi on Monday night, following a yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain. Weather experts attribute this shift to a cyclonic circulation over Pakistan and Rajasthan, bringing dust and sand. This change is expected to…
Banda, Uttar Pradesh, recorded the country's highest temperature at 47.6 degrees Celsius, surpassing its April record. Jhansi also exceeded 45 degrees Celsius. Heatwave conditions were concentrated in the Bundelkhand region, with thunderstorms and gusty winds…