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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