8 hottest places in India right now and their recorded temperatures
Priya Srivastava, TIMESOFINDIA.COM, TRAVEL TRENDS, INDIA Updated : May 30, 2024, 16:10 IST
8 hottest places in India right now and their recorded temperatures
India is currently breaking all the records when it comes to heat. Recently, Mungeshpur in national capital Delhi recorded an unbearable 52.3 degrees Celsius on mercury, the highest temperature recorded in India ever!
This heatwave has gripped the region, with Mungeshpur experiencing temperatures over nine degrees higher than usual. The scorching conditions extend across the country, with several other regions facing intense heat. Phalodi in Rajasthan recorded a sweltering 51 degrees Celsius, while Sirsa in Haryana reached 50.3 degrees Celsius, and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh climbed to 48 degrees Celsius.
Here are the top 8 hottest places in India, along with their recorded temperatures:
Mungeshpur, Delhi (52.3 degrees Celsius)
Mungeshpur in Delhi broke all the records on 29th May, 2024. The region near Delhi recorded a staggering 52.3 degrees Celsius, making it one of the hottest spots in the country right now.
Phalodi, Rajasthan (51 degrees Celsius)
Before Mungeshpur, Phalodi in Rajasthan held the record of being the hottest place in India at 51 degrees Celsius. The place is experiencing scorching temperatures, turning it into a live oven during the summer months.
Sirsa, Haryana (50.3 degrees Celsius)
Sirsa in Haryana is another hottest place in India these days. The temperatures here reached 50.3 degrees Celsius, leaving people sweltering under the scorching sun.
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (48 degrees Celsius)
Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh recorded 48 degrees Celsius yesterday. The unwavering heatwave has gripped the region, prompting residents to seek refuge from the sweltering conditions.
Narela, Delhi (47.9 degrees Celsius)
Narela is another region in Delhi that is experiencing intense heat waves. The place recorded temperatures peaking at 47.9 degrees Celsius, making it one of the hottest spots in Delhi.
Rohtak, Haryana (47.7 degrees Celsius)
Rohtak in Haryana is also burning under high mercury levels, with the temperatures soaring to 47.7 degrees Celsius. It has created a challenging condition for everyone living in Rohtak.
Churu, Rajasthan (47.4 degrees Celsius)
Churu is one of the hottest places in India and in the world. The place is known for its extreme weather conditions and recorded temperatures of 47.4 degrees Celsius.
Bikaner, Rajasthan (47 degrees Celsius)
Another hottest place in India these days is Bikaner in Rajasthan. The place is renowned for its desert landscape, experiencing skin piercing temperatures of 47 degrees Celsius these days.
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