97 of world’s 100 hottest cities in India as brutal heatwave pushes temperatures past 45°C
A severe heatwave has resulted in 97 of the world's 100 hottest cities being located in India, with temperatures exceeding 45°C. Balangir in Odisha recorded the highest temperature at 48°C, followed closely by Sasaram and Varanasi. The extreme heat has led to health concerns, including over 300 suspected heat-related illnesses reported in Andhra Pradesh.
- ▪97 out of the world's 100 hottest cities are in India due to a brutal heatwave.
- ▪Balangir in Odisha is the hottest city at 48°C, followed by Sasaram and Varanasi.
- ▪More than 300 suspected cases of heat-related illnesses have been reported in Andhra Pradesh since March.
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97 of world’s 100 hottest cities in India as brutal heatwave pushes temperatures past 45°CTop-100 hottest cities list in the world were overwhelmingly dominated by Indian cities, with Balangir in Odisha emerging as the hottest location at 48°C.Published on: May 22, 2026 3:37 PM ISTWritten by Priyanjali NarayanShare viaCopy link 97 of the world’s 100 hottest cities on Friday afternoon were in India, as a brutal heatwave tightened its grip across northern, central and eastern parts of the country, pushing temperatures well above 45 degrees Celsius by noon.Women cover themselves with scarves to beat the scorching heat, in Kanpur on Thursday.
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