Extreme Heat Risk in Delhi, India
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Delhi based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- 49 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
- History of dangerous heat waves and extreme temperatures
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Heat Wave - Faridabad, Haryana, India (2026-05-18) — 27,000,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
How Delhi Compares
Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Delhi
Extreme Cold - Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and North Rajasthan, India
December 25, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Heat Wave - India
May 25, 2015 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Heat Wave - Faridabad, Haryana, India
April 24, 2026 — WATCH
10,500,000 people exposed; $21,510M capital exposed
Heat Wave - Faridabad, Haryana, India
April 25, 2026 — WATCH
10,500,000 people exposed; $21,510M capital exposed
Heat Wave - Faridabad, Haryana, India
May 17, 2026 — ADVISORY
27,000,000 people exposed; $61,624M capital exposed
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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How this data is built
Delhi, India extreme heat risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live extreme heat monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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