Banda hits 46.6°C, becoming India's hottest spot amid extreme heat risk warnings

With 57% of Indian districts facing high heat risk, Banda's record temperature underscores the urgent need for heat resilience strategies. Experts warn that urban areas like Delhi are particularly vulnerable due to high population density and climate change impacts.

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Banda, India, has become the hottest spot in the country, recording a blistering 46.6°C for the second consecutive day. This extreme heat is part of a broader trend affecting nearly 60% of Indian districts, which are now classified as facing high to very high heat risk.

A recent study revealed that 57% of Indian districts, home to 76% of the population, are currently at high to very high heat risk. The capital, New Delhi, ranks among the most affected areas, with 55% of its districts falling into the very high-risk category. Vishwas Chitale, senior programme lead at CEEW, noted that the city's high population density and urban heat island effect contribute to its vulnerability.

The extreme temperatures are exacerbated by human-driven climate change, with billions across South Asia facing similar challenges. Hot and dry westerly winds from Rajasthan and clear skies have intensified the heat in many regions, according to senior meteorologist Mohammad Danish.

Despite the oppressive conditions, some relief is anticipated, with forecasts of thunderstorms and strong winds in Uttar Pradesh from Wednesday to Saturday. The study emphasizes the need for improved heat risk planning and a national repository of heat action plans to address the growing crisis.
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Banda, India, recorded a scorching 46.6°C, becoming the hottest spot in the country amid extreme heat warnings. Nearly 60% of Indian districts face high to very high heat risk, exacerbated by climate change, with New Delhi among the most affected areas, according to a recent study.
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Banda's record heat and district risk levels

Delhi ranks among the top 10 states and Union territories in India, with 55% of its districts falling in the very high-risk category.
Vishwas Chitale
senior programme lead
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Key Facts
  • Banda recorded a blistering temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius, marking it as the hottest place in India for the second consecutive day.Timesofindia
  • Nearly 60% of Indian districts face a 'high to very high' risk from extreme heat, affecting three-quarters of the population.1
  • 57% of districts, home to 76% of India's total population, are currently at high to very high heat risk.1
  • New Delhi ranks high on the heat risk index, with 55% of its districts in the very high-risk category.Timesofindia
Key Stats at a Glance
Temperature recorded in Banda
46.6 degrees Celsius
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Context on heat risks and contributing factors

Key Facts
  • The study highlights that extreme heat now poses a risk to 57% of Indian districts, home to 76% of the country's population.Timesofindia
  • Hot and dry westerly winds from Rajasthan are responsible for the intense heat being witnessed in most parts of the state.Timesofindia
  • The report recommends creating a national repository of heat action plans to bridge the heat resilience gap.1
Key Stats at a Glance
Percentage of districts at high to very high heat risk
57%
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Percentage of population affected by heat risk
76%
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Percentage of districts in New Delhi at very high-risk
55%
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