Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Severe Heatwave Persists in North, Central India
It's been very hot in northern and central India for about a week.
Many places are over 45 degrees Celsius.
This is causing problems like melting glaciers and could lead to more forest fires.
The monsoon season is coming, and should reach Delhi soon, but it may not be soon enough for those suffering through the heat.
Sadly, a lot of people die from heat every year.
Heatwave continues in north and central India for six days.
Temperatures exceeded 45 degrees Celsius in several cities.
Experts warn of glacier melt and increased forest fire risk.
Monsoon expected to advance by June 18, reaching Delhi around June 22-23.
Thousands of heat-related deaths have been recorded in recent years.
- Who
- Residents of north and central India.
- What
- Severe heatwave conditions.
- When
- For six consecutive days, as of Saturday.
- Where
- North and central India, including parts of the hill states.
- Why
- Unspecified, but leading to significantly high temperatures.
Residents/General Public
Weather Experts
Impact
Residents/General Public
Experiencing dangerous heat conditions.
Weather Experts
N/A
- Hottest cities
- Sri Ganganagar and Churu (46.5°C)
- Prayagraj Temperature
- 45 degrees Celsius
- Delhi Heat Index
- 53.8 degrees Celsius
- Expected Monsoon Arrival in Delhi
- June 22-23
- 2023 Heatstroke Cases
- 48,000
Sources
Delhi Swelters As 'Feels Like' Temperature Reaches 54.4 Degrees Celsius, No Relief In Sight
Rajasthan's Sriganganagar Records 49.4°C, Highest Temperature In India So Far This Year
Mercury rising in Rajasthan, Sriganganagar at 49.4 deg C, pre-monsoon activity could bring relief
UP: Temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius; rain, thunderstorms expected soon
Rajasthan Sizzles With 49.4 Degrees Celsius In Sriganganagar
Heatwave Batters Rajasthan, Highest Temperature At 49.4 Degrees Celsius
Heatwave grips North India as mercury nearing 50 deg C
Southwest monsoon to advance over Central, Eastern and Western India over next two to three days: IMD
Delhi weather today: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorm on June 14 after days of sweltering heat
Delhi Continues To Reel Under Heat And Humidity; Rain And Gusty Winds Likely Today
Heat-wave-like condition after monsoon onset: Hill town of Kalimpong records 31 degrees Celsius
Heatwave Breaks June Temperature Record In 2 Northeast Cities
Sirsa hottest at 45.2 deg C as hot weather conditions persist in Haryana, Punjab
