Noida gears up for heat stress management

Residents noted that recent spells of rain had brought temporary relief from the heat, though they expect temperatures to keep rising. Ritu Bansal of Sector 46 Noida said the rain had helped keep things comfortable, but such weather usually doesn’t last long in May.

Weather expert Mahesh Palawat of Skymet Weather said that a western disturbance and pre-monsoon activity are triggering rain and thunderstorms in several regions, but northwest India is likely to see only marginal impact, allowing daytime temperatures to climb steadily without meeting heatwave thresholds yet.

Notably, despite the warming trend, no heatwave alert has been issued for the coming days.

Forecasts indicate a gradual rise with daytime temperatures expected to reach 35–36°C by May 10 under predominantly clear skies.

According to IMD data, Noida recorded a maximum temperature of 33.9°C and a minimum of 19°C.

Authorities were directed to issue advisories at construction sites to avoid peak afternoon work hours and ensure access to shade, rest breaks and hydration. The labour department was tasked with enforcing compliance.

Schools were directed to ensure uninterrupted electricity, functional fans and access to safe drinking water, alongside awareness drives on heat-related illnesses.

District administration officials instructed departments to maintain round-the-clock availability of doctors, ensure adequate stock of medicines and ORS, and keep ambulance services fully operational. Civic bodies were asked to install drinking water facilities and cooling arrangements at public places such as bus stands and markets.

Officials noted that the India Meteorological Department has not issued any formal heatwave warning for the district.

On May 6, 2026 (Wednesday), the Gautam Budh Nagar administration activated its heat action plan and directed departments to ensure preparedness across healthcare, labour safety and essential services. District magistrate Medha Roopam stated these measures in a formal briefing.