Top 10 Hottest Cities in India: Where Summers Turn Extreme

India is known for its intense summers, with several cities recording temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius every year. Heatwaves have become more and more common in India with global warming affecting it rather badly
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Here are the top 10 hottest cities in India known for their extreme temperatures.

1. Phalodi


Phalodi is considered one of the hottest places in India. The city recorded an unbearable 51 degrees celsius in 2016 which broke all records for being one of the highest temperatures in the country.


2. Churu


Churu regularly records temperatures above 47°C during May and June. Hot desert winds which are known as ‘loo’ colloquially makes its summers extremely difficult for residents.

3. Sri Ganganagar


Situated near the India-Pakistan border, Sri Ganganagar faces severe heat every year. It is an agricultural region despite its unbearable heat.


4. Nagpur


Nagpur which is also known as the orange city is famous for its unbearable heatwaves.

5. Delhi


India’s capital frequently experiences dangerous heatwaves. Urban heat combined with its pollution and dry winds make it unbearably hot.

6. Jhansi


Jhansi is located in the Bundelkhand region and often sees record high temperatures making it one of the hottest cities in India.

7. Prayagraj


Formerly known as Allahabad, Prayagraj experiences long summers whidh are also harsh and temperatures often reach above 45 degrees celsius.


8. Titlagarh


Titlagarh is among the hottest cities in eastern India. Its high temperature combined with humidity makes its heat even more unbearable.

9. Ahmedabad


Ahmedabad regularly faces intense heatwaves with temperature reaching record high 45 degrees celsius which makes it one of the hottest cities in India.

10. Bikaner


Bikaner has a desert climate which brings heavy heat, sandstorms and dry winds every summer which makes it one of the hottest cities in India.

Heatwaves in India are becoming more and more common and dangerous due to climate change and urbanization. The experts have advised people to stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight during afternoon hours and follow the latest weather news.