Assam’s Temperature Matches 2024 Levels as Heatwave Intensifies

Guwahati, May 23, 2025: Assam is once again reeling under intense heat as temperatures this year have climbed to levels similar to what the state experienced in 2024. Several parts of Assam, including Guwahati, Jorhat, Tezpur, and Dibrugarh, have recorded maximum temperatures close to 40°C, sparking concerns among residents and environmental experts.

🔥 Two Consecutive Years of Extreme Heat

In 2024, Assam had witnessed one of its hottest summers in recent memory, with the mercury touching 40°C in several regions — a rare event for the typically humid and moderate climate of the state. This year, 2025, the situation has mirrored last year’s conditions, with back-to-back extreme heat spells affecting daily life, health, and agriculture.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this is part of a concerning trend where northeastern India, previously known for its relatively milder summers, is now experiencing heatwave conditions more frequently.

🌾 Impact on the People and Environment

The rising temperatures have led to increased cases of heat exhaustion, dehydration, and discomfort, especially among outdoor workers, farmers, and the elderly. Educational institutions in several districts have revised class timings, while government advisories urge people to avoid venturing outdoors between 12 PM and 4 PM.

Farmers, particularly those dependent on tea plantations and paddy cultivation, are expressing concern about crop health due to heat stress and irregular rainfall patterns. The situation mirrors last year’s challenges, where heat combined with delayed monsoon rains impacted agricultural output.

🌍 Is Climate Change to Blame?

Experts believe that consecutive years of extreme temperatures are no coincidence. Climate change is contributing to abnormal weather patterns across the country, and Assam is no exception. Rising global temperatures, deforestation, and urban heat islands are exacerbating the situation in the region.

Environmentalists are calling for urgent climate adaptation measures, afforestation drives, and sustainable water management practices to safeguard the region’s delicate ecology.