Heatwaves grip Andhra Pradesh as mercury goes past 40° C
1 year, 8 months ago

Heatwaves grip Andhra Pradesh as mercury goes past 40° C

The Hindu  

Temperatures soared across the State on Monday, with several places recording above 40° C. At least eight mandals in the State experienced severe heatwave conditions while 23 mandals experienced heatwave conditions on Monday. Severe heatwave conditions prevailed in five mandals of Anakapalli and three mandals of Kakinada district while heatwave conditions prevailed in Alluri Sitarama Raju, Anakapalli, Eluru, Kakinada, Krishna, NTR, Palnadu and Vizianagaram districts. The situation may worsen on Tuesday as four mandals — Kunavaram of ASR district, Golugonda and Nathavaram of Anakapalli and Kotananduru of Kakinada district are likely to experience severe heatwave conditions while 126 mandals in 13 districts including 12 coastal districts are likely to witness heatwave conditions. The districts which are likely to experience heatwave conditions on Tuesday are ASR, Anakapalli, Kakinada, East Godavari, Eluru, Guntur, Krishna, NTR, Parvathipuram Manyam, Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and YSR Kadapa.

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Tamil Nadu Brace for Extreme Heat as State Warns of Heatwave
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Brace for Extreme Heat as State Warns of Heatwave

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu is bracing for heatwaves, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several parts of the state. The government has declared a State-specific disaster, providing relief to people affected by heatwaves, including providing medical assistance and financial aid to those who have lost loved ones to heat-related causes. Tamil Nadu is one of the regions in India that is particularly vulnerable …

Dry Weather Expected in AP, Light Rainfall in Tamil Nadu
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dry Weather Expected in AP, Light Rainfall in Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam is expected to remain largely dry in the coming days, with no significant changes predicted. Maximum temperatures in many parts of the state have remained around 35 degrees Celsius over the past three days, and an upper-air cyclonic circulation over coastal Odisha has shifted slightly southward, now affecting South Odisha and North Andhra Pradesh at elevations up to 5.8 …

Heatwave like conditions in northeastern states; Assam, Arunachal record 38°C
3 months ago

Heatwave like conditions in northeastern states; Assam, Arunachal record 38°C

Hindustan Times  

The seven northeastern states, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, are witnessing heatwave-like conditions for the past few days, officials at the regional weather office said. Day temperature likely to be above 4–5°C over the region during the next 3-4 days in the northeastern states. In Assam, the region has witnessed no or very limited rainfall in …

Colour-coded alerts: U.P. establishes heatwave threshold for all 75 dists
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Colour-coded alerts: U.P. establishes heatwave threshold for all 75 dists

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh has become the first Indian state to establish specific heatwave thresholds for each of its 75 districts. For Representation Only The State Disaster Management Authority conducted a comprehensive study in which experts analysed temperature patterns since 1982, spanning 42 years, to develop a three-tier heatwave alert system: yellow, orange and red. The heatwave threshold clearly defines the temperatures …

India reported 40,000 suspected heat stroke cases this summer: UN report
4 months, 4 weeks ago

India reported 40,000 suspected heat stroke cases this summer: UN report

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India reported 40,000 cases of suspected heat stroke and over 100 deaths since the onset of summer in 2024, as of mid-June 30, according to a report from the United Nations Call to Action on Extreme Heat. The UN has recommended that countries adopt evidence-based policies, regulations multi-dimensional risk assessments and community-driven actions to protect the most vulnerable; …

Mercury Goes Up in Andhra Pradesh by 5 Degrees Celsius
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mercury Goes Up in Andhra Pradesh by 5 Degrees Celsius

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Temperature has risen significantly in many parts of Andhra Pradesh with the southwest monsoon taking a break in the southern peninsula, as predicted by the Indian Meteorological Department. As per the IMD report, the temperature has risen by four to five degrees Celsius in many parts of the state. Bapatla recorded 35.8 degrees with the temperature departure being 5.5 …

India Logs 536 Heatwave Days This Summer, Highest In 14 Years, Northwest Sees Warmest June: IMD
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India Logs 536 Heatwave Days This Summer, Highest In 14 Years, Northwest Sees Warmest June: IMD

ABP News  

India experienced a record of 536 heatwave days this summer, marking the highest in 14 years, with northwestern India recording its warmest June since 1901, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. In a virtual press conference, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra stated that the country recorded 181 heatwave days in June, the highest after 177 days in 2010. Northwest …

Uttar Pradesh worst-hit with 35 deaths due to heat wave, 21 fatalities in Delhi | Top updates
6 months ago

Uttar Pradesh worst-hit with 35 deaths due to heat wave, 21 fatalities in Delhi | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Between March 1 and June 20, there have been as many as 143 deaths due to the prolonged heat wave that is sweeping a large part of the country, while 41,789 people suffered from suspected heatstroke during this period, according to the data compiled by the National Centre for Disease Control. Here are the latest updates deaths due to heat …

Extreme heat in India has killed more than 100 people in the past three and a half months
6 months ago

Extreme heat in India has killed more than 100 people in the past three and a half months

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — A monthslong heat wave across swathes of India has killed more than 100 people and led to over 40,000 suspected cases of heat stroke in the past three and a half months, according to data from India’s Health Ministry. People rest under a stationary train coach on a hot summer day in Mumbai, India Climate experts also …

DDMA Issues Guidelines to Combat Heatwave Amid Record Temperatures in National Capital
6 months ago

DDMA Issues Guidelines to Combat Heatwave Amid Record Temperatures in National Capital

News 18  

Amid the escalating heatwave conditions, the Disaster Management Authority issued guidelines on Wednesday to help citizens minimize the impact of the heat and prevent serious ailments or even death due to heatstroke. A report by news agency ANI stated that IMD mentioned that the national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 43.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Additionally, the DDMA suggests …

110 heatwave deaths in India, monsoon onset over east in 3-4 days
6 months ago

110 heatwave deaths in India, monsoon onset over east in 3-4 days

India Today  

The intense heatwave across most parts of the country has led to 110 deaths since March even though light to moderate rainfall in Delhi and Kolkata brought much needed respite on Thursday. LIGHT RAIN IN DELHI, SPIKE IN CREMATIONS RAISE CONCERN The national capital recorded 17 deaths due to suspected heat-related illnesses in the last 24 hours, even as isolated …

Weather gods finally show mercy! Temperature drops in Chandigarh after evening showers
6 months ago

Weather gods finally show mercy! Temperature drops in Chandigarh after evening showers

Hindustan Times  

After enduring several weeks of heatwave conditions, tricity residents heaved a sigh of relief on Wednesday evening as gusty winds and 1.2 mm rain brought the temperatures down by 18 notches in a matter of three hours – from 42°C at 5:30 pm to 24.9°C at 8:30 pm. Blistering conditions seen during the day The maximum temperature remained unchanged between …

Delhi heatwave: The capital records warmest night in 55 years amid unrelenting heatwave
6 months ago

Delhi heatwave: The capital records warmest night in 55 years amid unrelenting heatwave

The Hindu  

The Capital recorded its highest-ever minimum temperature in June on Wednesday at 35.2 degrees Celsius — an eight-degree shift above the season’s normal, and the highest minimum recorded in June in the last 55 years, according to officials of the Indian Meteorological Department, who cited data available from 1969 to 2024. Delhi Weather: After days of heatwave, Delhi witnesses light …

Heatwave in Bihar: Patna extends school closure for students up to Class 8 till June 22
6 months ago

Heatwave in Bihar: Patna extends school closure for students up to Class 8 till June 22

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing heatwave in several parts of North India, all schools up to Class 8 in Bihar's capital Patna will remain closed until June 22. Bihar reels under severe heatwave While Aurangabad logged the highest temperature at 46.9 degrees Celsius, Buxar closely followed at 46.6 degrees Celsius, Dehri and Arwal at 46.4 degrees Celsius each, Bhojpur at 46.2 degrees …

No respite from heatwave, Bathinda sizzles at 46.9° C
6 months, 1 week ago

No respite from heatwave, Bathinda sizzles at 46.9° C

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh : There was no let-up in the ongoing heat wave conditions sweeping Punjab and Haryana for the last several days, with Bathinda reeling at 46.9 degrees Celsius on Monday. While blistering heat swept Bathinda in Punjab, Pindara in Haryana’s Jind also recorded a maximum temperature of 46.9 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest place in the state. Amritsar, Ludhiana, …

AP: Heatwave in Tuni, Narsapuram
6 months, 1 week ago

AP: Heatwave in Tuni, Narsapuram

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Tuni and Narsapuram experienced heatwave conditions on Monday. Some parts of the Coastal Andhra Pradesh sizzled in hot and humid conditions, with Tuni town in Kakinada district recording a maximum temperature of 40.2°C while the departure was 4.6°C. Narsapuram of West Godavari registered 39.6°C with a departure of 4.7°C and Machilipatnam of Krishna district recorded 39.6°C and Kakinada registered …

Heat warning scaled up in Delhi as ‘longest ever’ heatwave continues
6 months, 1 week ago

Heat warning scaled up in Delhi as ‘longest ever’ heatwave continues

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A “red alert” was issued …

Heat stress may reduce from June 19; monsoon remains weak and slow
6 months, 1 week ago

Heat stress may reduce from June 19; monsoon remains weak and slow

Hindustan Times  

Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely to continue over many parts of North India during next 3 days and gradually abate thereafter, India Meteorological Department said on Sunday. “Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely in many/most parts of Uttar Pradesh during June 17 and 18 and Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi on June 17; in isolated/some parts …

Blistering heat sweeps Punjab, Haryana; Fazilka records 47.1°C
6 months, 1 week ago

Blistering heat sweeps Punjab, Haryana; Fazilka records 47.1°C

Hindustan Times  

There was no respite from the prevailing heatwave conditions in Punjab and Haryana on Saturday, with Abohar in Fazilka district recording a maximum temperature of 47.1 degrees Celsius. Chandigarh, the joint capital of the two states, too experienced sweltering heat as the maximum temperature settled at 43.8 degrees Celsius, according to the Met department’s weather report. Hot weather conditions also …

Blazing heat: Lucknow hits 45.3°C, hottest June day in 7 years
6 months, 1 week ago

Blazing heat: Lucknow hits 45.3°C, hottest June day in 7 years

Hindustan Times  

With the day temperature in the state capital rising to 45.3°C on Friday, Lucknow recorded its highest June temperature in the last seven years, matching the previous record set on June 6, 2017. The IMD has warned that heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely to continue in most places across the state, with warm night conditions very …

Scorching heat wave grips Varanasi, disrupting normal life
6 months, 1 week ago

Scorching heat wave grips Varanasi, disrupting normal life

Hindustan Times  

With temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius in Varanasi, the city and adjoining districts have been reeling under scorching heat for the last three days. Kids and youngsters splashing in the Ganga to beat the summer heat On Wednesday, Varanasi was the third hottest city in Uttar Pradesh, with a maximum temperature recorded at 46.2 degrees Celsius, six degrees above the …

Mumbai, neighbouring areas to witness rains, thunderstorms in next 3-4 hours, warns IMD
6 months, 1 week ago

Mumbai, neighbouring areas to witness rains, thunderstorms in next 3-4 hours, warns IMD

Live Mint  

Mumbai and its neighbouring areas are expected to witness rainfall and thunderstorms within the next few hours. According to IMD Mumbai, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and moderate rainfall, along with gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph, are highly likely to occur in isolated areas of Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Sangli, Beed, Jalna, Nasik, Pune, and Satara districts over …

Heatwave tracker: Delhi’s temperature to reach 47 degrees Celsius this week, IMD issues yellow alert
6 months, 1 week ago

Heatwave tracker: Delhi’s temperature to reach 47 degrees Celsius this week, IMD issues yellow alert

Live Mint  

Amid the ongoing scorching heatwave in northern India, the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued a heatwave warning for Delhi that will last until 14 June. Earlier on Monday, the maximum temperature in Delhi crossed 43 degrees Celsius., while some areas recorded 43.4 degrees Celsius, 3.5 notches above normal. Narela was the hottest at 46.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Najafgarh …

IMD predicts heatwave in Delhi from Monday, yellow alert issued
6 months, 2 weeks ago

IMD predicts heatwave in Delhi from Monday, yellow alert issued

Hindustan Times  

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/delhi-records-driest-first-five-months-since-2018-imd-data-101717783403808.html Safdarjung, representative of Delhi’s weather, recorded a maximum temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday. With the impact of a prevailing western disturbance reducing in northwest India and return of the dry westerly winds, heatwave conditions returned in isolated parts of Delhi and National Capital Region on Sunday. The region is set to get even warmer in the coming …

Heatwave conditions to continue in Uttar Pradesh, East India for next five days, says IMD
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Heatwave conditions to continue in Uttar Pradesh, East India for next five days, says IMD

India TV News  

Heatwave conditions are likely to continue over parts of East India and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days, the India Meteorological Department informed on Sunday. Jaipur MeT department Director Radheshyam Sharma said the maximum temperature will settle below 45 degrees Celsius in the coming days and relief from the heat wave is expected. "Today, maximum temperatures have fallen by …

Heatwave likely in the northwest, flash floods in coastal areas: IMD
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Heatwave likely in the northwest, flash floods in coastal areas: IMD

Hindustan Times  

A fresh spell of heatwave is likely to begin over northwestern India from June 9, the India Meteorological Department warned on Saturday. Maximum temperatures were in the range of 42-45 degrees Celsius in many parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh, northern Madhya Pradesh and western Uttar Pradesh Heatwaves are likely to continue over parts of eastern and east-central India, Uttar Pradesh …

Heatwave observed in May 1.5°C warmer than previous ones: ClimaMeter
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Heatwave observed in May 1.5°C warmer than previous ones: ClimaMeter

The Hindu  

An analysis by ClimaMeter has revealed that the heatwave in May was 1.5°C warmer than the warmest heatwaves previously observed in the country. They analysed how events similar to the high temperature in India’s May heatwave changed in the present, compared to what they would have looked like if they had occurred in the past in the region. The temperature …

States told to take steps to tackle heatwave, wildfires
6 months, 2 weeks ago

States told to take steps to tackle heatwave, wildfires

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Central government on Thursday directed state governments to ramp up preparedness to deal with heatwaves and forest fires. Chairing a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee to review preparedness, Union Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba urged chief secretaries to monitor measures to deal with heat waves. While North and central India has been under the grip of …

Cabinet secy reviews action plan to deal with heatwave and forest fire as temperature continues hovering over 45°C
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cabinet secy reviews action plan to deal with heatwave and forest fire as temperature continues hovering over 45°C

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Union Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Thursday chaired a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee to review preparedness to deal with heatwaves and forest fires as temperatures continued hovering over 45°C across the country. According to the India Meteorological Department, on Wednesday, heat wave continued to slap some parts of southern Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and in isolated …

Monsoon likely to cover entire AP in next 2-3 days
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Monsoon likely to cover entire AP in next 2-3 days

Deccan Chronicle  

The report said the Southwest Monsoon had advanced into some more parts of central Arabian Sea, parts of Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, parts of Telangana and some more parts of West-Central and Northwest Bay of Bengal on Monday. She said the cyclonic circulation over West Central and adjoining Southwest Bay of Bengal off south Coastal Andhra Pradesh and north …

North India May Finally Get Relief From Heatwave, Check Latest IMD Predictions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

North India May Finally Get Relief From Heatwave, Check Latest IMD Predictions

News 18  

The weather office on Saturday predicted that the heatwave conditions in Northwest, Central and East India are likely to reduce over the next two days. In it’s official press release, the Indian Meteorological Department said, “Gradual fall in maximum temperatures by 2-3°C very likely over Northwest & East India during next 2-3 days and no significant change thereafter.” Delhi Delhi …

Telangana records 47°C for second day straight
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana records 47°C for second day straight

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The maximum temperatures in the state remained above 47°C for the second day in a row. Following the lead, Bhadradri Kothagudem recorded the second highest temperature at 46.9°C, with Nalgonda and Khammam in third position at 46.8°C in terms of highest maximum temperatures, as per a TSDPS report. The rest of the 17 districts were in the orange alert …

Intense heatwave sweeps across Odisha, 26 deaths reported in past 24 hours
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Intense heatwave sweeps across Odisha, 26 deaths reported in past 24 hours

The Hindu  

An intense heatwave swept across Odisha causing 26 deaths in past 24 hours. Sundargarh reported alleged 12 sunstroke deaths and post-mortem is being conducted to ascertain the cause of death,” said Satyabrata Sahu, Special Relief Commissioner. “People should avoid prolonged heat exposure, wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes, cover your head and use a wet cloth, hat or umbrella while …

Heat stroke death: 61 killed as brutal heatwave grips several States in north
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Heat stroke death: 61 killed as brutal heatwave grips several States in north

The Hindu  

With a heatwave roiling several parts of the country, at least 61 deaths from suspected heatstroke have been confirmed from multiple States on May 31 with 23 of the fatalities being poll personnel involved in the final phase of the Lok Sabha election that is set to culminate on Saturday. The deceased include seven home guard jawans, three sanitation workers, …

A scorching heat wave kills 14 in India ahead of a final round of election voting on Saturday
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A scorching heat wave kills 14 in India ahead of a final round of election voting on Saturday

Associated Press  

PATNA, India — A blistering heat wave has killed at least 14 people, including 10 election officials, in eastern India with temperatures soaring up to 49.9 degrees Celsius in parts of the country this week, officials said Friday. The heat wave came as hundreds of millions of Indians have been voting in a 6-week long general election, increasing health risks …

At least 18 dead as scorching 50C heatwave batters India
6 months, 3 weeks ago

At least 18 dead as scorching 50C heatwave batters India

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 18 people have died from heatstroke as India continues to reel from the …

Heat Wave Sweeps Bihar: Temperatures Soar Past 47 Degrees, Patients Flood Patna Government Hospital | ABP News
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Heat Wave Sweeps Bihar: Temperatures Soar Past 47 Degrees, Patients Flood Patna Government Hospital | ABP News

ABP News  

In Bihar, the heat has been steadily increasing over the last four days, troubling residents as temperatures break all previous records. On Thursday, temperatures soared above 47 degrees Celsius, prompting severe heat warnings in many districts for Friday. According to the Meteorological Department, an orange alert has been issued in 11 districts of South Central and Southwest Bihar on Friday …

Sunstroke Kills 54 As India Reels From Heatwave, Rajasthan Court Urges Centre To Declare Emergency
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunstroke Kills 54 As India Reels From Heatwave, Rajasthan Court Urges Centre To Declare Emergency

News 18  

At least 54 people have lost their lives so far due to the continued heatwave conditions in several parts of the country, especially the northern region. Based on this, in most of these states, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand in all these states we have given an Orange alert for heat waves has …

Heat returns to Rayalaseema
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Heat returns to Rayalaseema

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Extreme heat conditions prevailed in Rayalaseema on Thursday ahead of the south-west monsoon. A report from IMD, Amaravati said the highest temperature of 44.7 degrees Celsius was recorded at Kavali, with a departure of 5.10 degrees, followed by Ongole at 44 degrees with a departure of 3.4 degrees C, Bapatla 43.8 degrees with a departure of 4.9 degrees, Amaravati …

India may have recorded its hottest temperatures ever as Delhi faces extreme heatwave
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India may have recorded its hottest temperatures ever as Delhi faces extreme heatwave

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Heatwaves are clearly the single largest threat to India’s well being today.” Aarti Khosla, director of Climate Trends These …

Daytime temperatures hover above 40°C in Andhra Pradesh
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Daytime temperatures hover above 40°C in Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : Mercury levels in the State continue to stay above the 40-degree Celsius mark in several places on Thursday. The weatherman predicted that severe heatwave conditions are likely to be recorded in one mandal of Alluri Sitarama Raju district and heatwave conditions are likely in 145 mandals across the State on Friday. As per the real-time data with the …

Telangana State on the Boil: Mancherial Records 47.2°C
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana State on the Boil: Mancherial Records 47.2°C

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana experienced its hottest day of the year on Thursday, with temperatures soaring across the state. Bheemaram in Mancherial district emerged as the hottest spot, recording a staggering 47.2 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous high recorded in the first week of May. Last year, the monsoon hit Kerala on June 8 and arrived in Telangana between June 13 and …

Getting ready for heatwaves
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Getting ready for heatwaves

Hindustan Times  

A crushing heatwave that began more than a week ago has become unbearable since Monday. In Delhi, power consumption surpassed records and desperate families mobbed water tankers after their taps ran dry. A 40-year-old labourer who lived in a room with no air cooling died at a hospital during the week and the administration imposed fines on wasteful use of …

Heat wave alert: Which are the hottest cities in India this summer?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Heat wave alert: Which are the hottest cities in India this summer?

Hindustan Times  

There has been a near-record jump in the mercury across northern and western parts of India. Several states are reeling from an intense heat wave, and temperatures in a few parts have breached 50 degrees Celsius. Heat wave swelters North, West India Severe heat wave conditions swept across several states in India, including Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, …

Delhi Heatwave Kills 40-year-old Factory Worker, Body Temperature Rose Above 107°F
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Heatwave Kills 40-year-old Factory Worker, Body Temperature Rose Above 107°F

News 18  

A 40-year-old man in Delhi died after he suffered a heatstroke amid the continued extreme heatwaves in the national capital. This is the first such heat-related death in Delhi and comes a day after the national capital recorded the highest maximum temperature of 52.3 degree Celsius, a reading the IMD said could be an “error.” According to reports, the deceased …

Odisha sizzles, heat torment for 2 more days
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha sizzles, heat torment for 2 more days

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Cyclone Remal spared Odisha but left the state on a burning deck as both mercury and humidity soared on Wednesday and the torture is expected to continue for two more days. The maximum day temperature is likely to be above normal by 3 degree Celsius to 5 degree Celsius at many places in interior districts during next two to …

Heatwave to reduce gradually over Northwest, Central India from May 30
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Heatwave to reduce gradually over Northwest, Central India from May 30

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday that the heatwave to severe heatwave conditions prevailing over Northwest and Central India are likely to be reduced gradually from May 30. The IMD data further said that a rise in maximum temperatures by 2-3 degrees Celsius is very likely over East India during the next three days and gradually fall by 3-4 …

Heatwave leaves UP cities scorched; Prayagraj 48.8°C
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Heatwave leaves UP cities scorched; Prayagraj 48.8°C

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: Temperatures continued to soar in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, affecting daily activities and posing severe health risks. The day temperature at Kanpur IAF soared to 48.4 degrees Celsius, while Kanpur City experienced a record-breaking high of 46.8 degrees Celsius, marking the highest May temperature in 73 years. The previous highest recorded in Kanpur City was 46.3 degrees Celsius on …

Temperature in India Capital Jumps as Heat Waves Turn Brutal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Temperature in India Capital Jumps as Heat Waves Turn Brutal

Live Mint  

-- The mercury hit 52.9C at a weather observatory in Delhi, with heat waves in several parts of the country posing serious health risks and sending peak electricity demand in the capital to an all-time high. IMD is examining the data and sensors.” The place has more concrete structures and relatively less green coverage, and sometimes records higher temperatures also …

Delhi Heatwave: 52.9°C temperature recorded at Mungeshpur AWS, highest-ever temperature in national capital
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Heatwave: 52.9°C temperature recorded at Mungeshpur AWS, highest-ever temperature in national capital

The Hindu  

The Automatic Weather Station located at Mungeshpur in northwest Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, the highest temperature on record in the capital, according to data shared by the India Meteorological Department. Calling it an “outlier” as compared to the maximum recorded at other weather stations in the city that varied from 45.2 degrees Celsius …

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