Heatwave In India: 19 Of World’s 20 Hottest Cities Are In India, Delhi Not In The List

India is currently experiencing a very harsh summer, with temperatures rising high. Now, recently released data by AQI.in also proves that. Out of the 20 hottest cities in the world, 19 of them are in India. Keep reading to know which cities made it to the list of the world’s hottest cities in 2026. 

Latest Ranking Of World’s Hottest Cities 

Many cities in India are currently reeling under heatwave-like conditions. The India Meteorological Department has also warned that these conditions are likely to persist from April 22 to April 24. According to News18, during this period, maximum temperatures are expected to reach up to 43°C. According to recent data released by AQI.in on April 21, 2026, 19 cities out of the world’s 20 hottest cities are in India. This is quite shocking, right?

Here is the complete list of the world’s hottest cities for your better understanding:

1. Medinipur, West Bengal-45°C
2.  Birbhum, West Bengal- 45°C
3.  Barddhaman, West Bengal-45°C
4.  Kharagpur, West Bengal-45°C
5.  Jhargram, West Bengal-45°C
6.  Durgapur, West Bengal-45°C
7.  Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal-45°C
8.  Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh-45°C
9.  Bhadrak, Odisha-45°C
10.  Masanjore, Jharkhand- 45°C
11.  Talcher, Odisha– 45°C
12.  Baharampur, West Bengal-45°C
13.  Dalurband, West Bengal-44°C
14.  Munger, Bihar-44°C
15.  Bhojpur, Bihar- 44°C
16.  Raniganj, West Bengal-44°C
17.  Begusarai, Bihar-44°C
18.  Rourkela, Odisha-44°C
19.  Lumbini Sanskritik, Nepal-44°C
20.  Balangir, Odisha- 43°C

Also Read: India Weather Update: Delhi Likely To Hit 44°C Amid Heatwave; Mumbai To See Partly Cloudy Skies

Only One Non-Indian City In Top 20

As you can see from the list, 19 out of the top 20 hottest cities are from India. The only non-Indian location in the top 20 is Lumbini in Nepal. The list is clearly dominated by cities in West Bengal, Odisha, and Bihar, with temperatures touching up to 45°C.

According to News18, the surge in temperature across northern, central, and eastern India is due to an atmospheric phenomenon rather than isolated regional heatwaves. Reasons like intense solar heating, reduced snow cover across Eurasia and the Himalayas, changing ocean patterns, and dry northwesterly winds can be behind this extreme heat. To stay comfortable, keep yourself hydrated, eat a balanced diet, avoid heavy food items, and do not step out unnecessarily in the heat.

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