This report focuses on one of the most commonly felt impacts of climate change- the rise in temperature and extreme heatwaves. In recent years, cities worldwide have been facing extreme temperatures as high as 53.6°C. In India, many small and mid-sized cities saw record breaking summer temperatures in 2023 and are witnessing a gradual increase in their average temperatures over the years. This paper discusses where these small and mid-sized cities stand with respect to coverage in data monitoring, data availability, and the research landscape. The paper also looks at the coverage of small and mid-sized cities in policy responses and some city level actions to combat the extreme heat.