IMD Issues Heat Wave Alert for Northern India Amid Rising Temperatures
Heat wave alert: IMD warns 3 more days of 40°C+ temperatures in Delhi, UP, Rajasthan
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heat wave alert for parts of northwest and central India, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, predicting temperatures above 40°C for the next three days. Local governments are activating heat action plans to protect vulnerable populations from heat-related illnesses.
- 01Heat wave conditions expected in multiple states, including Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
- 02Banda, Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest temperature at 47.4°C.
- 03Delhi's government is implementing the Heat Wave Action Plan 2026.
- 04IMD has issued yellow and orange alerts for affected areas.
- 05Recommendations include staying hydrated and avoiding heat exposure.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a heat wave affecting parts of northwest and central India, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C for the next three days. Banda in Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest temperature at 47.4°C. The IMD forecasts that daytime temperatures across the region will remain between 40°C and 45°C, with warm nights adding to discomfort. To combat these extreme conditions, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has activated the Heat Wave Action Plan 2026, which includes measures to protect vulnerable groups such as school children and construction workers. The IMD has issued yellow and orange alerts, advising people to stay cool, hydrated, and to avoid prolonged sun exposure. A gradual drop in temperatures is expected starting mid-week, with a decrease of 3-5°C in northwest India by Thursday.
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The ongoing heat wave poses health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly, increasing the likelihood of heat-related illnesses.
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