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Heatwave in India 2026
May 26 , 2026
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- India recorded 97 of the world’s 100 hottest cities on 22 May 2026 during a severe heatwave across northern, central, and eastern regions.
- Balangir in Odisha and Sasaram in Bihar recorded 48°C, while Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh recorded 47°C.
- Earlier on the same day, all 50 of the world’s hottest cities were in India.
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heatwave to severe heatwave conditions until 27 May 2026 across several states in northern and eastern India.
- A heatwave is a period of abnormally high temperature lasting several days and is classified by IMD using temperature thresholds and departure from normal conditions.
- Low humidity levels of 6–8%, along with extreme temperatures increased risks of heat stress, dehydration, and heatstroke.
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