India Faces Record 536 Heatwave Days in Summer 2024

India experienced an unprecedented 536 heatwave days in the summer of 2024, marking the highest in 14 years. The northwestern region saw its warmest June since 1901, with temperatures significantly above normal. Over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases and 100 heat-related deaths were reported nationwide.

India faced an unparalleled 536 heatwave days this summer, the highest in 14 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The northwestern region recorded its warmest June since 1901, with average maximum temperatures over 38 degrees Celsius.

IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra noted that the country experienced 181 heatwave days in June, surpassing the 2010 record of 177 days. The excessive heat led to more than 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases and over 100 heat-related deaths.

The intense heatwave stressed the water supply and power grids, especially in Delhi, where temperatures stayed above 40 degrees Celsius for 40 consecutive days. The IMD had predicted 10 to 20 heatwave days, yet 20 to 38 heatwave days plagued different regions across the country.

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