Delhi's heat is worsening due to climate change and rapid urbanisation. Rising temperatures, humidity and warm nights are making heatwaves longer, more frequent and increasingly dangerous.

WION Decodes | Why are Delhi’s heatwaves becoming longer, hotter and deadlier?

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning are set to continue across several parts of India as the monsoon advances. However, heatwave conditions are likely to persist in Delhi, Bihar, Haryana and parts of Uttar Pradesh.

India monsoon: IMD predicts rainfall across India; heatwave to prevail in Delhi

Delhi is bracing for another scorching day as temperatures are expected to hit 45°C, with the IMD issuing a yellow alert. Hospitals are preparing special heatstroke wards while much of north India continues to suffer through the brutal “Nautapa” summer phase. When will relief finally arrive?

Delhi heatwave alert: NCR braces for 45°C as IMD issues yellow alert; relief likely from THIS date

Delhi recorded its hottest May night in 14 years on Sunday night again, as the temperature reached 32.4 degrees Celsius. Last week, the nighttime temperature on Thursday reached 31.9 degrees Celsius, five degrees above normal.

From 31.9 to 32.4 degrees Celsius: Delhi nighttime temperature climbs again within 3 days

Hundreds of dead fish were found at Delhi’s Sanjay Lake amid a prolonged heatwave. Stagnant, shallow water combined with low oxygen levels and intense heat triggered the ecological crisis. The popular scenic lake now presents disturbing visuals.

Delhi’s extreme heatwave crisis turns Sanjay Lake into a graveyard as hundreds of dead fish wash ashore

The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for Delhi, warning residents to remain cautious as intense heatwave conditions persist in the national capital. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 44 degrees Celsius.

Delhi sizzles at 45.1°C amid yellow alert; intense heatwave grips north and central India

The heat index, or the “feels-like” temperature across Delhi, rose to 44.5°C by 5.30 pm on Sunday. Among the hottest locations in the capital was Ayanagar, where temperatures touched 43°C, while the Ridge station in north Delhi recorded a maximum of 42.8°C. 

Delhi heatwave warning: IMD issues 'yellow alert' as temperature may touch 45°C this week

The weather department has urged residents to stay well-hydrated, avoid venturing outdoors during peak afternoon hours, and remain indoors as much as possible. It also warned that people engaged in strenuous physical activity under direct sunlight are at greater risk.

IMD warns of severe heatwave in Delhi, North India till May 22; temperature likely to touch 44°C

The maximum temperatures over Central India are likely to fall by 2-3°C during 28-30 April. The maximum temperature in Maharashtra is expected to gradually dip by 23°C from 27 April to 1 May.

Weather update: Rain in Delhi, Punjab, UP, Rajasthan today? Here's what IMD predicts amid heatwave

While residents of Delhi continue to endure harsh weather, there is promising news on the horizon. IMD has issued a yellow alert for Sunday, warning that heatwave conditions are likely to persist for at least one more day.

Delhi bakes on season’s hottest day as temperature hits 42.8°C, IMD issues yellow alert

After weeks of unbearable heat, Delhi dances in rain; IMD predicts monsoon between June 19–25

The IMD has warned of continued heatwave conditions in many areas of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir during June 11-14 with severe heatwave conditions at isolated/some parts on June 11-12.

Severe heatwave conditions till June 13, warns IMD as temperature soar to 45 degree in Delhi

As intense heat is being observed in several parts of the world, Ripudaman Bevli, also known as Plogman of India, an environmentalist and social activist from New Delhi, shares a video on social media to show how trees can significantly affect temperatures.

Indian activist shows trees can lower the temperature by six degrees Celcius amid heat wave

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab in the north have been sweltering in an intense heatwave over the last week, spurring the red alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for them.

Heatwaves sizzle India: Delhi feels like 50 degrees, Nainital swelters; slight relief expected soon

Delhi-NCR Weather heatwave: The heatwave in northern India continues over the weekend with Delhi and surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) reeling under rising temperature.

India heatwave: Red Alert issued in Delhi-NCR; heavy rainfall expected in Kerala

India's weather department announced that the capital of world's most populous nation is set to experience a much-needed respite from an earth-scorching heat wave that has gripped North India this May.

India: Fresh spells of rain in Delhi-NCR to bring respite from May heatwave for next few days

Northern and Western India are grappling with a heatwave this summer. The capital Delhi has seen maximum of 43 degree Celsius temperature. In such times, it is important to keep oneself hydrated at all times and also follow a proper die. Here are 7 food items that you must include in your diet to combat the heat outside.

Fight heat wave with these 7 items in your diet

Four senior citizens collapsed allegedly due to severe heat wave while they travelling in the sleeper class compartments of the Kerala Express here on Monday. Three of them were declared dead in the train at the railway station here, while another person died in the hospital during treatment, said Railway PRO Manoj Kumar Singh on Tuesday.

Uttar Pradesh: 4 senior citizens die due to severe heatwave in Jhansi

Scorching heatwave conditions gripped large swathes of the country Saturday as the mercury crossed the 50-degree mark in Rajasthan's Churu, while several other places endured maximum temperatures markedly above normal with the weatherman saying there will be no respite until next week.

Scorching heatwave conditions prevail across India as temperature nears 51° C in Rajasthan

A day after the national capital sweltered under the hottest day of the season, the mercury fell by a notch on Saturday morning. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 27.

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WION Decodes | Why are Delhi’s heatwaves becoming longer, hotter and deadlier?

India monsoon: IMD predicts rainfall across India; heatwave to prevail in Delhi

Delhi heatwave alert: NCR braces for 45°C as IMD issues yellow alert

From 31.9 to 32.4 degrees Celsius: Delhi nighttime temperature climbs again

Delhi’s extreme heatwave crisis turns Sanjay Lake into a graveyard

Delhi sizzles at 45.1°C; intense heatwave grips north and central India

Delhi heatwave warning: IMD issues 'yellow alert' as temperature may touch 45°C

IMD warns of severe heatwave in Delhi till May 22; mercury may hit 44°C

Rain in Delhi, Punjab, UP, Rajasthan today? Here's what IMD predicts

Delhi bakes on season’s hottest day as temp hits 42.8°C, IMD issues yellow alert

After weeks of unbearable heat, Delhi dances in rain

Severe heatwave conditions in Delhi till June 13, warns IMD