Hill stations such as Shimla and Manali are experiencing higher-than-normal temperatures.
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North India Heatwave 2025 LIVE: North India has been reeling under an intense heatwave for the past few days, as temperatures have reached dangerous levels in some parts. Little or no relief is in sight as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave conditions over Jammu-Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi from 12th to 14th June.
A Red Alert is in place for the national capital for today, June 12, 2025. Meanwhile, residents are advised to take necessary precautions as a surge in heat-related illnesses is being witnessed among people. The other affected places likely to face the wrath of heat are Himachal Pradesh, and West & East Rajasthan. Additionally, the Weather Department has forecasted hot and humid weather conditions over West Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh in the coming days.
Scorching warm night conditions are also expected over Assam and Meghalaya this week. Notably, India experienced a comparatively cooler May as monsoon hit North and Central India early. The lack of rainfall at many places since the start of June is the main reason for the rapid jump in temperatures.
Hill stations such as Shimla and Manali are experiencing higher-than-normal temperatures.
The heatwave has started knocking at the hilly areas as well. On Tuesday, Una in Himachal Pradesh recorded a temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius, which is the highest temperature in the state this season.
Western Rajasthan remains in the grip of a severe heatwave, with Ganganagar recording temperatures above 47 degrees Celsius for the second consecutive day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extreme heat for June 11 and 12, while an orange alert has been issued for June 13. A yellow alert has been declared for the same days in eastern Rajasthan.
Delhi Weather Update: The national capital continues to grill under extreme temperatures soaring above 43 degrees Celsius. As the heatwave intensifies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a red alert in the city until today, June 12, 2025. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions as a surge in heat-related illnesses is being witnessed among people.
Heat wave conditions are very likely over Himachal Pradesh & East Rajasthan during 12th-13th, with severe heat wave conditions at isolated/some parts on 12th June.
Heat wave conditions are very likely at many places over Jammu-Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi during 12th-14th, with severe heat wave conditions at isolated/some parts on 12th June.
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