Heatwave warning at 26 degrees Celsius? Indians compare UK's alert to their AC temperature, call it 'pleasant weather'

India's scorching summer heat often exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, a stark contrast to the United Kingdom's recent heatwave alert at just 26 degrees Celsius. This discrepancy has not gone unnoticed, prompting a wave of humorous responses from Indians on social media. The UK's heatwave alert at 26 degrees Celsius has amused many in India, where such temperatures are considered mild and even pleasant.

UK's Heatwave Warning at 26°C

As per a report by The Mirror, the UK announced a heatwave alert for temperatures reaching up to 26 degrees Celsius by the end of June. The UK-based outlet posted on X (formerly Twitter), "UK to be blasted by 48-hour 26C heatwave with five cities in England the hottest," alongside a link to their report. This post quickly went viral, drawing a slew of witty and amused comments from Indian users.

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Social Media Reactions

IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan humorously commented, "That is just two degrees above the default air conditioning setting in India. Seems like pleasant weather."

Another user added, "Mumbaikars call it winter."

"Delhiites survive in its double in summer and 26 in winter, weak people," another remarked.

"This is AC temperature in India," quipped another user on X.


One person humorously noted, "My AC is currently set at UK heatwave level."

Another user commented, "UK has announced 26C as a heatwave. How did these people manage to come to India and rule us in our weather?"


However, some users pointed out the differences in living conditions. One noted, "Our homes in the UK are insulated, and there are no ceiling fans or AC. If it goes beyond 25 degrees, it’s almost impossible to sleep at night." Another explained, "26 degrees in the UK feels more like 40-42 degrees. It’s not comparable to Mumbai’s weather."

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India's Heatwave Crisis

India has experienced multiple intense and prolonged heatwaves this year, especially in April and May, challenging both human endurance and disaster preparedness. States like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha reported heatwave-related deaths, according to PTI.

Data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) revealed that 14 out of 36 sub-divisions recorded over 15 heatwave days (when the maximum temperature is at least 40 degrees Celsius and 4.5 degrees above normal) between March 1 and June 9. The heatwave in May saw several places, including the hills of Assam, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh, record all-time high temperatures. The mercury breached 50 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan and neared this mark in Delhi and Haryana.