Noida, Ghaziabad residents receive 'worse than loo' alert amid severe heatwave
Residents of Noida and Ghaziabad have received a severe heatwave alert from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The alert warns of extreme hot, dry winds described as 'worse than loo.' Temperatures in the region are expected to soar, with predictions reaching as high as 46 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
- ▪The NDMA issued a warning for several regions including Noida and Ghaziabad due to extreme heat.
- ▪The phrase 'loo se bhi bheeshan loo' was used to describe the severity of the winds.
- ▪An orange alert has been declared by the IMD for Delhi and parts of NCR, indicating potential worsening conditions.
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Noida, Ghaziabad residents receive 'worse than loo' alert amid severe heatwaveThe NDMA alert mentioned the phrase - loo se bhi bheeshan loo - which translates to loo winds more horrific than loo.Published on: May 20, 2026 4:20 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link With severe heatwave alerts already in place for Delhi and the national capital region, Noida and Ghaziabad residents on Wednesday received another weather alert on their phones, warning them of winds “worse than loo.”A heatwave alert has been sounded for Delhi and NCR regions such as Noida and Ghaziabad.
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