Brief rain respite in Delhi but heatwave warning continues; red, orange alerts in UP, Punjab
Northern and central India continue to experience extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department has issued heatwave alerts for several states, including Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. While Delhi received brief rainfall, the heatwave conditions are expected to persist until May 28.
- ▪The IMD has issued an Orange alert for multiple states, including Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
- ▪Punjab has altered school and office timings to reduce exposure to peak afternoon heat.
- ▪Southern Uttar Pradesh recorded a high of 46.4 degrees Celsius amid severe heatwave warnings.
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Brief rain respite in Delhi but heatwave warning continues; red, orange alerts in UP, PunjabHeatwave in India: The IMD has issued an Orange alert for Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and coastal Andhra Pradesh.Published on: May 23, 2026 9:23 AM ISTBy Shivya KanojiaShare viaCopy link Large parts of northern, central and western India, including Delhi, continue to reel under scorching heat, with temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius across multiple states and authorities scrambling to reduce the impact on daily life.Women cover themselves with an umbrella to protect themselves from heatwave, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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