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At present, the scorching heat and scorching heat continues in many parts of India, and in the meantime, ‘Nautpa’ has also knocked in the country. This dreadful phase has started from Monday, 25th May 2026, which will continue till 2nd June 2026. From the point of view of both astrology and science, Nautapa is the most difficult time of the year, when due to the harsh action of the Sun for 9 consecutive days, the earth starts burning like a furnace. During this period, the situation becomes so dire that people do not get any respite from the humidity and heat, leave alone the day, even at night.
Why is there such extreme heat in Nautapa? Understand the science behind it
From a geographical and scientific point of view, a special astronomical event occurs in the universe during Nautapa. At this time, the position of the Sun crosses the Equator and comes very close to the ‘Tropic of Cancer’, due to which the physical distance between the Sun and the Earth reduces significantly. Along with this, the sun’s rays make an angle of 90 degrees ($90^\circ$) directly on the earth. Due to straight and direct rays, the temperature of the atmosphere suddenly reaches its highest level and the heat wave makes the condition of humans, animals and birds miserable.
Well, in India it is called Nautapa, but does such a dreadful period of summer come in other countries of the world too? the answer is yes! Let us know by what different names this scorching heat period is known globally.
‘Hot days’ in America and Europe: When western countries get hot
On the lines of India’s Nautapa, in other developed countries of the world too, there definitely comes a time during the summer season when the temperature breaks all records. In continental Europe and America, this season is colloquially known as ‘Hot Days’ (Hot Days). In western countries, this period of extreme heat usually starts between July 3 and August 11, when people start sweating even in the cities considered cold there.
‘Chilla-e-Khamsa’ of West Asia and ‘Sanfu’ of China
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Chilla-e-Khamsa (Middle East): In the hot sandy areas of Gulf countries and West Asia, this seasonal cycle is called ‘Chilla-e-Khamsa’. Its literal meaning is ‘period of forty days’. This is the time when the sun burns for 40 consecutive days in the Gulf countries and desert winds disrupt life.
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Sanfu (China): In our neighboring country China, this period of Nautapa is traditionally ‘sanfu’ It is said. According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, this is the period from the beginning of July to mid-August. During this time, not only is the temperature extreme in many parts of China, but the humidity in the air also reaches its highest level, due to which one has to face extremely humid heat.
Heatwave crisis all over the world; Spain started a new trend
Due to global warming and rapidly changing global climate, every corner of the world is now facing the crisis of severe heatwave. Considering the seriousness of this threat, the historical city of Spain ‘Seville’ has made a unique beginning for the first time in the world. Like cyclonic storms, the administration there has started classifying heat waves (loo) into different categories and giving them proper names, so that common citizens can be alerted and made aware about extreme heat in time.
There are many names in different states of India
Even within India itself, this scorching time is called by many different names due to cultural and regional diversity. In the states of South India, especially Tamil Nadu, this period is called ‘Kathiri’ in the local language. Since according to the Hindu calendar this time falls in the month of Jyeshtha, the elders in the rural and traditional areas of North India still call it ‘Jeth ki Dupahari’ or ‘Jeth ki Tapish’.‘ Let’s call by saying.
