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Nagpur, India – In an unprecedented heatwave, Nagpur has recorded a staggering temperature of 56 degrees Celsius, marking the highest temperature ever documented in India. This follows closely on the heels of another extreme temperature event, with Mungeshwar AWS in North-West Delhi recording 52.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. According to reports by the Times of India, the Nagpur AWS, located in a 24-hectare open agricultural field at PDKV in Ramdaspeth, registered the record-breaking temperature. Additionally, the Regional Meteorological Centre at Sonegaon reported a temperature of 54 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a press statement noting that on Thursday, the highest maximum temperature reported nationwide was 48.3 degrees Celsius at Sri Gangana...

As the calendar flips to May, India's major metropolitan cities are experiencing a surge in temperatures, with Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru all recording high mercury levels. The phenomenon is not merely a seasonal shift but is closely linked to the urban heat island effect, significantly impacting urban environments. The urban heat island effect describes a situation where urban areas exhibit higher temperatures compared to their rural surroundings. This disparity arises primarily due to human activities and the infrastructure in cities, which absorb and retain heat more efficiently than natural landscapes. Causes and Effects Urban areas, with their abundance of concrete and asphalt, absorb heat during the day and release it slowly, leading to elevated temperatures, pa...

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Nagpur Records 56°C, Highest Ever Temperature in India

Rising Temperatures in India’s Metro Cities Understanding the Urban Heat Island Effect