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April 2026 saw unusually warm nights across India, with minimum temperatures rising faster than daytime highs in many regions. IMD data shows that while maximum temperatures stayed near normal, warmer nights intensified heat stress for people and crops, especially across north, central and western India.

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As part of the heatwave action plan, officials said that the government is planning to distribute summer kits to labourers and workers at construction sites during peak summer months.

Delhi faces a severe heatwave with temperatures hitting 45.1degC, prompting IMD warnings and safety advisories for residents.

The weather office has issued an orange alert for heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over the coming days.

The maximum temperatures are settling around 44-45, while nights are becoming warmer with mercury at 27-28, with severe heatwaves in several places in Punjab, Haryana, and UP

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh are among the states that have already declared closures.

On May 19, Delhi recorded its hottest day of the season, with temperatures reaching 45.1 degrees Celsius, largely due to dry winds and a lack of rainfall. The India Meteorological Department reported even higher readings in certain areas, such as Ridge at 46.5 degrees Celsius. , Delhi News, Times Now

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reportedly issued a yellow alert for severe heatwave conditions over the next three days for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). According to the forecast issued by the weather department, residents of Delhi-NCR are likely to face scorching temperatures, strong hot winds, and rising discomfort from May 19 to May 22. Notably, the national capital also witnessed its hottest day of the season on Monday, with temperatures nearing 44 degrees Celsius in several areas of the city.