The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for severe heatwave conditions across Northwest, Central, and East India, with temperatures expected to exceed 45°C for the next six to seven days. An Orange Alert is in effect for regions including Punjab, Haryana, and the NCR-Delhi area, while a Red Alert has been declared for East Uttar Pradesh and East Madhya Pradesh for the next three days. Banda district in Uttar Pradesh has recorded the highest temperature in the country at 48.2°C, marking three consecutive days of extreme heat. In Delhi, the minimum temperature reached 31.9°C, the highest for May in nearly 14 years. Despite the intense heat, a western disturbance is anticipated to bring rainfall to several northern states, including Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, although the extent of this impact is still uncertain. To combat the heat, the IMD has advised residents to avoid direct sunlight during peak hours and stay hydrated, as emphasized by the Ministry of Ayush, which warns that thirst alone is not a reliable indicator of hydration needs during such extreme conditions.