Prayagraj Tops List as Heatwave Grips India’s Hottest Cities

A severe heatwave continued to grip large parts of northern and central India on Monday, with temperatures soaring above 42°C in several cities. According to data released by AQI.in at 10:35 AM IST on May 18, Prayagraj, Banda and Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh emerged as the hottest cities in the country, each recording a scorching 44°C.

The list of India’s 25 hottest cities was heavily dominated by Uttar Pradesh, while Rajasthan, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal also witnessed extreme weather conditions. Most cities recorded “Extreme Hot” status under clear sunny skies.

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Health experts have advised people to avoid stepping outdoors during peak afternoon hours, stay hydrated and take precautions against heatstroke and dehydration as temperatures remain well above normal seasonal levels.

India’s 25 Hottest Cities Today

Rank	City	State	Temperature
1	Prayagraj	Uttar Pradesh	44°C
2	Banda	Uttar Pradesh	44°C
3	Mirzapur	Uttar Pradesh	44°C
4	Sri Ganganagar	Rajasthan	43°C
5	Fatehpur	Uttar Pradesh	43°C
6	Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh	43°C
7	Jhansi	Uttar Pradesh	43°C
8	Sirsa	Haryana	43°C
9	Sasaram	Bihar	43°C
10	Etawah	Uttar Pradesh	43°C
11	Chhatarpur	Madhya Pradesh	43°C
12	Auraiya	Uttar Pradesh	43°C
13	Jaunpur	Uttar Pradesh	43°C
14	Rewa	Madhya Pradesh	43°C
15	Azamgarh	Uttar Pradesh	42°C
16	Kulti	West Bengal	42°C
17	Bathinda	Punjab	42°C
18	Asansol	West Bengal	42°C
19	Buxar	Bihar	42°C
20	Satna	Madhya Pradesh	42°C
21	Durgapur	West Bengal	42°C
22	Faridkot	Punjab	42°C
23	Fatehabad	Haryana	42°C
24	Bankura	West Bengal	42°C
25	Aligarh	Uttar Pradesh	42°C

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India’s 25 Hottest Cities Today

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