Scorching Summer: North India Braces for Record Heat

IMD warns of 45 °C temperatures as heatwave intensifies across the north

India’s weather agency says the upcoming heatwave could push Delhi and surrounding regions to 45 °C, prompting health alerts and calls for water conservation.

India’s meteorological department (IMD) has raised the alarm – a blistering heatwave is set to sweep across the northern belt, with Delhi likely to tip the thermometer at a sweltering 45 °C. It isn’t just a number on a chart; it’s a signal that daily life, from school‑going children to market vendors, will feel the pinch.

Starting early next week, the forecast calls for a relentless march of hot air from the Thar desert, climbing eastward and gathering strength over Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. In cities like Chandigarh and Lucknow, temperatures are expected to hover around 44 °C, while the plains of Rajasthan could see highs nudging 46 °C.

Officials aren’t taking this lightly. The IMD has issued a ‘severe heatwave warning’ and urged citizens to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak hours, and seek shade whenever possible. Hospitals have already begun stocking extra IV fluids and cooling beds, anticipating a surge in heat‑related ailments.

Water, that most precious commodity, is already thin on the ground. Reservoirs in Haryana and Punjab are running low, prompting local administrations to impose restrictions on non‑essential usage. Farmers, too, are feeling the heat, with crops like wheat and mustard at risk of wilting under the scorching sun.

While the temperature figures sound alarming, there’s a silver lining: the heatwave is expected to be short‑lived. IMD’s models suggest a drop in temperatures by the second week of June as the monsoon advances from the south. Until then, authorities are urging people to keep cool, stay informed through reliable weather updates, and look out for vulnerable neighbours.

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