2024 Indian heat wave
| Areas | India |
|---|---|
| Start date | April 2024 – June 2024 |
| Peak temp. | 50.5 °C (122.9 °F), recorded at Churu, Rajasthan |
| Losses | |
| Deaths | 219+ |
| Hospitalizations | 40,000+ |
From April 2024 to June 2024, a severe and long heat wave affected India. The heat wave occurred during the Indian summer or pre-monsoon, which typically lasts from March to June, with peak temperatures in April and May. The year marked the third consecutive year of extreme heat waves in the country, a trend partly attributed to climate change.
Churu district in Rajasthan recorded a temperature of 50.5 °C (122.9 °F), the highest in India in eight years. A temperature of 52.9 °C was recorded in Mungeshpur, Delhi, and was initially thought to be record-breaking. However, it was later found to be approximately 3 °C too high due to a faulty sensor.