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Weather today

Today, Delhi and several other states in India face extreme heat, with temperatures soaring above 40°C. The maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to reach 40°C, accompanied by light to moderate rain and thunderstorms.

Key temperatures:

  • Hyderabad: Maximum temperature of 41°C with dry heat and occasional gusty winds.
  • Kolkata: Moderate rain chances with a maximum temperature of 34°C.
  • Chennai: Maximum temperature of 35°C with isolated coastal showers.
  • Rajasthan: Experiencing extreme heat pockets above 42°C.
  • Uttar Pradesh: Persistent warm conditions up to 40°C.
  • Ahemdabad: One of the hottest cities today at a maximum of 43°C.

The Delhi-NCR region is under a yellow alert for high heat stress, indicating temperatures between 40–42°C. Heat stress is rising across urban India, impacting travel, health, and electricity demand.

In the northern hills, Jammu and Kashmir expects light rain and possible snowfall at higher altitudes. Temperatures there will range from 7°C to 15°C.

As humidity levels fluctuate, weather alerts remain active across many states. Authorities continue to monitor conditions closely as the heat wave intensifies.