3 min readNew DelhiMay 27, 2026 10:51 AM IST
Large parts of Central and Northwest India are expected to continue reeling under heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over the next 3 to 4 days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that the maximum and minimum temperatures in Delhi could touch in the range of 44°C to 46°C and 27°C to 29°C, respectively on Wednesday.
According to the latest IMD bulletin, severe heatwave conditions prevailed in many pockets of Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh, while isolated areas in East Uttar Pradesh and East Madhya Pradesh also recorded extreme heat. Heatwave conditions were additionally reported from parts of Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar, Odisha, Telangana and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Delhi, Punjab among worst-hit regions
The weather office said Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi are likely to witness heatwave conditions on 27 and 28 May, with severe heatwave conditions expected in parts of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. West Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha are also likely to face intense heat over the next few days.
Delhi is expected to experience mainly clear skies on Wednesday, with strong surface winds of up to 40 kmph during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to remain between 44°C and 46°C which is above normal for this time of the year.
Warm nights ahead
The weather department also warned of warm nights in isolated pockets of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Telangana, reducing nighttime relief from the scorching daytime temperatures.
Hot and humid weather is also likely to prevail in parts of Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Konkan and coastal regions of Saurashtra and Kutch over the coming days.
Delhi Max Temp
44–46°C
Severe Heatwave
6 Regions
1
Delhi
May 27–28 · Max 44–46°C
SEVERE
2
Punjab
May 27–28 · Northwest
SEVERE
3
Haryana
May 27–28 · Northwest
SEVERE
4
Uttar Pradesh
East UP · May 27–28
SEVERE
5
Vidarbha
Central India · Ongoing
SEVERE
6
Chhattisgarh
Central India · Ongoing
SEVERE
7
Rajasthan
West Raj · Next few days
HEATWAVE
8
Madhya Pradesh
East MP + West MP · Ongoing
HEATWAVE
11
Odisha
Heatwave + Hot & Humid
HEATWAVE
12
Telangana
Heatwave + Warm nights
HEATWAVE
13
Coastal AP
Coastal Andhra Pradesh
HEATWAVE
14
West Bengal
Gangetic WB · Coming days
HOT & HUMID
17
Saurashtra & Kutch
Coastal · Coming days
HOT & HUMID
18
Northeast India
Next 2–3 days
HEAVY RAIN
19
East India
Adjoining NE · Next 2–3 days
HEAVY RAIN
| # | STATE / REGION | CONDITION | ZONE | DURATION | NIGHT RELIEF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi | Severe Heatwave | Northwest | May 27–28 | Warm nights |
| 2 | Punjab | Severe Heatwave | Northwest | May 27–28 | Warm nights |
| 3 | Haryana | Severe Heatwave | Northwest | May 27–28 | Warm nights |
| 4 | Uttar Pradesh | Severe Heatwave | East UP | May 27–28 | Warm nights |
| 5 | Vidarbha | Severe Heatwave | Central | Ongoing | — |
| 6 | Chhattisgarh | Severe Heatwave | Central | Ongoing | — |
| 7 | Rajasthan | Heatwave | West Raj | Next few days | — |
| 8 | Madhya Pradesh | Heatwave | East + West | Ongoing | Warm nights |
| 9 | Uttarakhand | Heatwave | North | Ongoing | — |
| 10 | Bihar | Heatwave | East | Ongoing | — |
| 11 | Odisha | Heatwave | East | Ongoing | — |
| 12 | Telangana | Heatwave | South | Ongoing | Warm nights |
| 13 | Coastal AP | Heatwave | South | Ongoing | — |
| 14 | West Bengal | Hot & Humid | Gangetic WB | Coming days | — |
| 15 | Tamil Nadu | Hot & Humid | South | Coming days | — |
| 16 | Konkan | Hot & Humid | West Coast | Coming days | — |
| 17 | Saurashtra & Kutch | Hot & Humid | West Coast | Coming days | — |
| 18 | Northeast India | Heavy Rainfall | Northeast | Next 2–3 days | Relief |
| 19 | East India | Heavy Rainfall | Adjoining NE | Next 2–3 days | Relief |
Today · May 27
Peak Heat in Delhi
Max 44–46°C. Clear skies, strong surface winds up to 40 kmph. Min 27–29°C — warm nights offer no respite.
Wednesday Evening
Thunderstorm Warning
Delhi likely to see light rain and thunderstorms in the evening with gusty winds up to 60 kmph.
Thursday · May 28
Temperatures Drop to 35–37°C
Delhi forecast to receive spells of light rain and thunderstorms through the day — markedly below normal for the season.
May 29 Onwards
Widespread Relief Expected
Western disturbances and humidity likely to bring cloud cover, thunderstorms and rainfall across several heat-hit regions.
Ongoing · Northeast & East India
Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall
Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over Northeast and adjoining East India over the next 2–3 days, per IMD. Contrasts sharply with the heatwave gripping Central and Northwest India.
Source: India Meteorological Department (IMD) · Data as of May 27, 2026 · Temperature figures for Delhi only; state-level data not available in source
Rain, thunderstorms to bring respite
A gradual respite is expected from May 29 onwards as western disturbances and humidity are likely to bring cloud cover, thunderstorms and rainfall to several regions.
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Delhi is forecast to see partly cloudy skies with light rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday evening, accompanied by gusty winds reaching 60 kmph. By Thursday, the city may receive spells of light rain and thunderstorms through the day, bringing temperatures down to 35°C–37°C, which is expected to be markedly below normal.
Meanwhile, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Northeast and adjoining East India during the next 2 to 3 days, the IMD stated.
Advisory issued by IMD
The weather department has advised people to avoid exposure to the sun, stay hydrated and take precautions against heat-related illnesses as extreme temperatures continue across large parts of the country.
