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North India heatwave spikes to 45 Celsius as Delhi issues yellow alert this weekend
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Published on 26 April 2026
Prayagraj clocks 45.2C as heat risk climbs fast
An intense early-season heatwave is gripping North and Central India, pushing temperatures to record highs. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, while Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh recorded the country’s peak at 45.2°C. Cities in Rajasthan are hovering just below 45°C, underscoring escalating heat stress across the region.
- IMD warns with a yellow alert for Delhi amid extreme heat
- Prayagraj records the highest temperature in the country at 45.2°C
- Rajasthan cities are close to 45°C, signaling widespread heat risk
- The heatwave is arriving early, intensifying concerns for summers ahead
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