The dataset contains the annual trend in the average number of heatwave days recorded by states as reported by IMD since 1967. Envistats defines heat waves as "a prolonged period of excessive heat, often combined with excessive humidity".
Last UpdatedJuly, 2024
| year | state | avg_days | unit | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Andhra Pradesh | 15 | avg_days in absolute numbers | |
| 2023 | Assam | 0 | avg_days in absolute numbers | |
| 2023 | Bihar | 18 | avg_days in absolute numbers | |
| 2023 | Chhattisgarh | 6 | avg_days in absolute numbers | |
| 2023 | Delhi | 4 | avg_days in absolute numbers | |
| 2023 | Gujarat | 0 | avg_days in absolute numbers | |
| 2023 | Haryana | 5 | avg_days in absolute numbers | |
| 2023 | Jharkhand | 13 | avg_days in absolute numbers | |
| 2023 | Karnataka | 1 | avg_days in absolute numbers | |
| 2023 | Madhya Pradesh | 1 | avg_days in absolute numbers |
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Year and State-wise Number of Heatwave Days recorded annually as recorded by IMD and compiled by Envistats [Data set]. Dataful. https://dataful.in/datasets/1133
