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7 of India’s 29 hottest cities in UP, Banda touches 46.8°C

The IMD also warned of thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching up to 60 kmph in districts including Lucknow, Barabanki, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, and Maharajganj. (Rajesh Kumar Singh/HT)

Published on May 24, 2026, 9:58 PM IST

Bathinda hottest at 43.8°C as heatwave returns, rain relief right behind

A family shields itself from a scorching sun in Amritsar on Saturday. (ANI)

Published on May 24, 2026, 6:40 AM IST

Heat wave likely to continue over central India till month end: IMD

People walk amidst severe heatwave conditions on a hot summer day in Varanasi. (P)

Updated on May 24, 2026, 8:36 AM IST

Water shortage hits parts of Delhi amid scorching heat

Water shortage hits parts of Delhi amid scorching heat.

Published on May 23, 2026, 12:12 PM IST

Rain respite in Delhi, red alert in Andhra, UP: How heatwave is impacting India

Women cover themselves with an umbrella to protect themselves from heatwave, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Updated on May 23, 2026, 9:54 AM IST

97 of world’s 100 hottest cities in India as brutal heatwave pushes past 45°C

Women cover themselves with scarves to beat the scorching heat, in Kanpur on Thursday.

Published on May 22, 2026, 3:37 PM IST

Feels like a furnace: Lko logs 43.6°, season’s highest so far

Passengers throng a water vending machine on a hot summer day, at Lucknow Charbagh railway station, on Thursday. (ANI Photo)

Published on May 22, 2026, 8:08 AM IST

Chandigarh: Heatwave continues, no respite in sight

Chandigarh’s maximum temperature in May usually ranges between 41°C and 43°C, though temperatures above 46°C have been recorded in the past. (HT Photo)

Published on May 22, 2026, 4:18 AM IST

Severe heatwave pushes India’s power grid to a historic 270GW milestone

Student seen covering head and face with cloth to protect from heat wave on a hot summer day at Sector-11 in Gurugram (HT PHOTO/Parveen Kumar)

Published on May 21, 2026, 8:07 PM IST

Parts of Delhi record ‘warm night’ conditions, highest May min temp in 14 years

A maximum temperature of over 45°C in the plains is also a heatwave. (PTI)

Published on May 21, 2026, 10:56 AM IST

MeT declares heatwave as Chandigarh sizzles at season’s high of 44.4°C

The MeT has issued an orange alert for heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in the city over the next few days. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on May 21, 2026, 7:08 AM IST

MD sounds yellow alert for four Himachal dists amid rising temps

Tourists taking a stroll on a hot summer day in Shimla on Wednesday. (PTI)

Published on May 21, 2026, 6:16 AM IST

Amid scorching temperatures, IMD puts Delhi on ‘orange’ alert until May 26

Motorists shield themselves from the noon sun. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Published on May 21, 2026, 5:02 AM IST

Delhi under heatwave grip for second straight day, orange alert continues

Delhi under heatwave grip for second straight day, orange alert continues

Updated on May 20, 2026, 8:16 PM IST

Delhi under 5-day IMD warning as heatwave brings furnace feels

People seen covering their head and face with cloth to protect themselves from heat wave on a hot summer day.

Updated on May 20, 2026, 2:35 PM IST

Temperatures soar in Himachal, Una sizzles at 43.4 degrees

Tourists throng Manali to escape the summer heat, enjoying in the cool waters of the Beas River while the hill station buzzes with visitors and scenic mountain charm. (Aqil Khan /Hindustan Times)

Published on May 20, 2026, 5:00 AM IST

Ludhiana braces for severe heatwave as mercury hits 44.2°C

Officials also recommended wearing loose-fitting light-coloured cotton clothes and avoiding strenuous outdoor activity. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published on May 20, 2026, 3:16 AM IST

Chandigarh: Mercury hits season’s high at 42°C, heatwave alert till May 24

Over the next three days, the maximum temperature is expected to hover between 42°C and 43°C. (HT Photo)

Published on May 19, 2026, 6:18 AM IST

Severe heatwave over northwest and central India, warns IMD

A woman covers her face while walking along a road amid dusty winds and scorching heat during a heatwave, in Prayagraj. (PTI)

Published on May 18, 2026, 5:58 PM IST

UP CM for vigilance in relief, rescue work amid severe heatwave

UP CM Yogi Adityanath appealed to people to avoid venturing out unnecessarily during extreme heat conditions. (HT file)

Published on May 18, 2026, 3:52 AM IST

IMD issues yellow heat alert as max temp rises in Delhi

Delhi’s maximum on Sunday was at 43°C. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

Published on May 18, 2026, 3:26 AM IST

IMD to revamp heatwave alerts, introduce percentile-based thresholds

The percentile-based approach has been welcomed by scientists.

Updated on May 17, 2026, 10:56 AM IST

IMD predicts a heatwave week for Delhi as temperatures are likely to touch 44°C

On Saturday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 40.8°C. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 17, 2026, 7:09 AM IST

Monsoon to arrive early but El Nino set to undercut rainy season in India

Monsoon in India.

Updated on May 16, 2026, 11:56 AM IST

Monsoon set to hit Kerala early on May 26, says IMD amid El Nino warning

Monsoon to hit Kerala on May 26, says IMD.

Updated on May 16, 2026, 8:58 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh likely to witness dry spell after May 18: IMD

A general view of houses along with the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium (top) as seen from Indru Nag near Dharamsala on May 15, 2026.

Updated on May 15, 2026, 5:38 PM IST

Monsoon to arrive in Kerala on May 26: IMD

IMD’s extended range forecast shows extensive rain along the southern parts of the west coast between May 14 to May 28.

Updated on May 15, 2026, 2:28 PM IST

Effect of hotter summers on dengue proliferation

Dengue

Published on May 14, 2026, 11:16 AM IST

IMD forecasts continued thundershower activity in Gurugram till today

The IMD attributed the weather change to a cyclonic circulation over south Haryana and an active western disturbance. (PTI)

Published on May 14, 2026, 7:36 AM IST

Delhi battered by thunderstorms, rain and gusty winds, 15 flights diverted

Storm lashed Delhi with winds up to 90 kmph.

Updated on May 13, 2026, 10:36 PM IST

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