How hot is the summer in India – check max temperatures
By Priyanka Deshpande
CNBC-TV18.com
Published May 21, 2024
HIGHEST TEMPERATURE
Nazafgarh (near Delhi): 47.8 degree Celsius
*As of May 21, 2024
HIGHEST TEMPERATURE
Agra: 47.7 degree Celsius
*As of May 21, 2024
HIGHEST TEMPERATURE
Sriganganagar (Rajasthan)
46.7 degrees Celsius
*As of May 21, 2024
WHAT IS A HEATWAVE?
The criteria for defining a heatwave takes into account both absolute temperature thresholds and deviations from normal temperatures for a given location.
WHAT IS A HEATWAVE?
A heatwave is declared if the maximum temperature reaches at least 40 degree celsius in the plains, 37 degree celsius in coastal areas, or 30 degree celsius in hilly regions.
WHERE IS HEATWAVE EXPECTED?
Till May 22
Hot and humid weather likely in Goa, Bihar, Jharkhand till Tuesday.
WHERE IS HEATWAVE EXPECTED?
Till May 25
Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Rajasthan
WHERE IS HEATWAVE EXPECTED?
Till May 25
Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, Saurashtra, Kutch and Vidarbha
WHERE IS HEATWAVE EXPECTED?
Till May 25
West Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
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