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The heat has become fierce in Uttar Pradesh. Due to the activation of hot westerly winds in the entire state, the weather has become completely dry, due to which radiative heating is increasing rapidly. The situation is such that in 21 major cities of the state the mercury has crossed 40 degrees Celsius.
In view of the seriousness of the situation, the Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Red Alert for the southern part of Uttar Pradesh and Orange Alert for most parts of the state. Along with this, it has been diplomatically advised to stay at home in the afternoon for the next few days.
Strict alert of ‘Warm Night’ in Western UP
Along with the scorching heat of the day, the nights of Uttar Pradesh have also started scorching. Meteorological Department in many districts of Western UP ‘Warm Night’ Alert has been issued.
Affected districts: Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Baghpat, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida), Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Mathura, Hathras, Agra and Firozabad.
What is the reason: The minimum night temperature in these areas is below normal. 3 to 5 degrees Celsius higher This is going on, due to which people are not getting any respite from humidity and heat even after the sun sets.
74 years record on the verge of breaking in Meerut
This rise in mercury in Meerut, which is battling the scorching heat, is historic. Temperature of Meerut in the history of 74 years from 1951 to 2025 crossed 45 degrees Celsius six times Has gone. Looking at the current extreme weather conditions, it seems that all the previous summer cult records will be destroyed in May 2026.
Statistics of the worst heat ever recorded in Meerut:
| date and year | maximum temperature | Status and Records |
|---|---|---|
| 09 May 1973 | 45.8°C | All-time high record (hottest day) |
| 19 May 1978 | 45.7°C | Second hottest summer in history |
| 31 May 1962 | 45.6°C | Big jump in the month of May |
| 12 May 1975 | 45.5°C | severe heatwave recorded |
| 27 May 1966 | 45.4°C | mercury crosses 45 |
| 08 May 1974 | 45.2°C | record breaking week |
Record for hottest night in 56 years: Not just day, night temperature in Meerut has been between 30 to 32 degrees eight times in the last 56 years (1969-2025). The cult record for the hottest night is on 27 May 2000, when the minimum temperature was recorded at 32 degrees Celsius.
Diplomatic list of cities with red and orange alert
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning by dividing the state into two strict zones:
1. Red Alert (Severe heat wave area – Red Warning)
The sun rays are directly scorching and the temperature is extreme in these districts:
Banda, Chitrakoot, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Agra, Firozabad, Etawah, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Jhansi and its surrounding areas.
2. Orange Alert (Severe heat wave area – Orange Warning)
There is severe heat here too and people have been asked to remain alert:
Kaushambi, Pratapgarh, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Sant Ravidas Nagar (Bhadohi), Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Ballia, Kanpur Nagar-Dehat, Rae Bareli, Auraiya and Lalitpur.
Heat waves will blow at a speed of 40 km/hour
According to meteorologists, at present hot and dry westerly winds (loo) are blowing across Uttar Pradesh at a speed of 20 to 30 kilometers per hour. This cult orgy of heat wave is likely to continue till May 25 in West UP. The maximum speed of wind gusts is expected to reach 40 kilometers per hour, due to which there is complete silence in the roads and markets of the state during the afternoon.
