List of Top 10 Hottest Places:  India every year faces diverse climate change and some areas in the country reach unprecedented temperatures in summer. Some regions near the Thar Desert and tropical plains frequently achieve record-breaking high temperatures. The major reason for the heat waves in such places is their prime locations, for example, areas such as Phalodi, Churu, and Sri Ganganagar are located close to or inside the Thar Desert resulting in intense heat in the region. On the other hand, Delhi is a big metropolitan city with its considerable heat island effects it is also known as one of the hottest places in India.

Global warming along with the tropical climate of India causes these record-breaking high temperatures across the nation. Heatwaves here have disastrous consequences on the populations, which elevate the power requirements and health problems that eventually bother everyone's daily lives. Protective measures such as hydration, protective equipment, and not going out in the sun during peak hot hours become the needs of the monet for survival during these heatwaves. Here we have carefully curated a list of the top 10 hottest places in India, with temperature records of 2024 along with the reasons behind their vulnerability to excessive heat. Read on to know more!

Place State Maximum Temperature in °C
Mungeshpur Delhi 52.9 °C
Phalodi Rajasthan 51 
Sirsa Haryana 50.3
Gwalior Madhya Pradesh 48 
Narela Delhi 47.9
Rohtak Haryana 47.7
Churu Rajasthan 47.4
Bikaner Rajasthan 47 
Jagdhishpur Haryana 46.5
Sri Ganganagar Rajasthan 46 

1. Mungeshpur, Delhi

Last year, this place in Northeast Delhi faced deadly temperatures as high as 52.9 degrees Celsius and it was India's highest-ever temperature recorded so far, which exceeded all earlier records by a huge difference.

2. Phalodi, Rajasthan

Phalodi in Rajasthan is widely known for having extreme temperature variations and almost have been one of the hottest spots in India. In 2024 the temperature was 51 degrees Celsius, due to it being on the buffer zone of the Thar Desert.

3. Sirsa, Haryana

Last year the place in northern Haryana called Sirsa reported a temperature was 50.3 degrees Celsius. The city also faced severe heat waves during the past summer months.

4. Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh is situated in central India. The place recorded a maximum temperature of 48 degrees Celsius. Other than being one of the hottest places in India is also popular for its historical architecture.

5. Narela, Delhi

Narela, Delhi experienced a maximum temperature of 47.9 degrees Celsius last year. After, Mungeshpur is another place in Delhi, which was hit by harsh heatwaves.

6. Rohtak, Haryana

Rohtak hit 47.7°C, contributing to Haryana’s overall extreme heat scenario last summer. The city is one of the hottest spots in India, making it difficult for people to live there.

7. Churu, Rajasthan

Churu, Rajasthan experienced a maximum temperature of 47.4 degrees Celsius. It is an entry point to the Thar Desert and is widely famous for its diverse temperature variations, ranging from cold winters to boiling summers.

8. Bikaner, Rajasthan

Bikaner in Rajasthan also burns under high mercury levels during summers in India, with the temperatures soaring to 47 degrees Celsius. The harsh climate creates challenging conditions for everyone living there.

9. Jagdhishpur, Haryana

The place in north Haryana named Jagdhishpur faced a maximum temperature of 46.5 degrees Celsius last summer season. The city usually goes through major heat in the hot season.

10. Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan

Sri Ganganagar in North Rajasthan is referred to as being among the hottest destinations in India, particularly during summer with a maximum temperature of 46 degrees Celsius.

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