At present, the Indian heatwave continues in a persistent and strong manner, with multiple cities experiencing extremely hot weather all at once. Around ten cities have attained a temperature of 46 degrees Celsius and fall among the hottest in the world right now. The heat wave seems localised to the state of Uttar Pradesh and the neighbouring areas, indicating that there could be a wider geographic influence rather than random surges. There are no indications of rain in the weather forecast, and the skies remain sunny and cloud-free, which helps maintain consistent warming throughout the day.
According to AQI as of April 27, 2026, India is currently experiencing a sustained period of intense heat, with multiple cities recording extreme temperatures at the same time. Check below how the current real-time data of the world’s hottest cities looks.
