Odisha struggles under intense heat wave; MeT department issues yellow warning
5 years, 7 months ago

Odisha struggles under intense heat wave; MeT department issues yellow warning

India TV News  

Weather continues to be a challenge for the people of Odisha, who faced the deadly aftermath of Cyclone Fani earlier this month. According to the Met office, heat wave condition is very likely to prevail at some places till Monday. Other than Odisha, Telangana too is suffering from intense heat wave condition. In its weather warning for Telangana, the IMD said heat wave conditions are very likely to prevail at isolated pockets over Telangana on Sunday. In view of the heat wave conditions, the state government extended summer holidays for schools up to June 11.

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Severe cold wave grips Telangana; 13 districts record temperatures below 10°C
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Severe cold wave grips Telangana; 13 districts record temperatures below 10°C

The Hindu  

Telangana is reeling under severe cold wave conditions, with 13 districts recording minimum temperatures below 10°C on Sunday. According to data from the Telangana State Development Planning Society, Adilabad recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 6.3°C, followed by 6.6°C in Nirmal, 6.7°C in Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, and 6.8°C in Sangareddy. Hyderabad also saw a significant drop in temperatures, with the …

IMD issues cold wave warning for Jharsugda, Sundargarh district
3 weeks, 4 days ago

IMD issues cold wave warning for Jharsugda, Sundargarh district

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The India Meteorological Department has issued this winter’s first cold wave warning for Odisha between Saturday and Monday morning. The national weather forecaster said cold wave conditions may prevail at one or two places in Jharsuguda and Sundargarh districts in the next two days. The IMD declares a cold wave in the plains when the minimum temperature is 10 …

Telangana cold wave alert: IMD issues orange alert, temperatures may hit 5°C
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Telangana cold wave alert: IMD issues orange alert, temperatures may hit 5°C

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department Hyderabad has issued its first yellow alert of the winter for a cold wave, warning Telangana residents of a significant temperature drop. The cold wave is expected to affect several districts, with temperatures potentially dipping as low as 5°C until Sunday. Cold Wave in Telangana The biggest drop in temperatures is anticipated in districts like Adilabad, …

Telangana Weather Update: Single digit temperatures recorded in four places; Cold wave alert to Adilabad
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana Weather Update: Single digit temperatures recorded in four places; Cold wave alert to Adilabad

The Hindu  

Thunderstorm alert to a few districts from November 30 to December 2 The India Meteorological Department has issued a cold wave alert for Adilabad district in Telangana for Friday warning of chilly weather conditions in the region. On Wednesday, Automatic Weather Stations of Telangana Development Planning Society in four mandals recorded temperatures in single digits in Bheempoor, Sirpur, Nyalkal and …

Telangana among states at risk of cold waves
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana among states at risk of cold waves

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:With the steady drop in temperatures and rise in seasonal flu cases, the state public health department has issued an advisory on seasonal flu. This comes shortly after the Union government’s National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health identified Telangana as one of the states at risk of cold waves, incidentally the only one from South India. The other …

Heatwave like conditions in northeastern states; Assam, Arunachal record 38°C
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Heatwave in Bihar: Patna extends school closure for students up to Class 8 till June 22
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

AP: Heatwave in Tuni, Narsapuram
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Chhattisgarh schools reopen: Summer vacation extended till June 25 due to severe heat
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh schools reopen: Summer vacation extended till June 25 due to severe heat

The Hindu  

The Chhattisgarh government has extended the summer vacation for students of all schools in the State till June 25 in view of the scorching heat, an official said on Monday. Keeping in view the adverse effect on the health of students due to the severe heat conditions currently prevailing in the State, the State government has extended the summer vacation …

Heat stress may reduce from June 19; monsoon remains weak and slow
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Odisha confirms nine sunstroke deaths amidst prevailing heatwave crisis
7 months, 1 week ago

Odisha confirms nine sunstroke deaths amidst prevailing heatwave crisis

India TV News  

The Odisha government on Saturday confirmed nine deaths due to sunstroke so far this summer, with investigations underway into an additional 81 suspected heat-related fatalities. According to a report from the Office of the Special Relief Commissioner, the government confirmed nine sunstroke deaths of the total 96 suspected sunstroke deaths reported this season. Review meeting held Meanwhile, amid the prevailing …

Intense heatwave sweeps across Odisha, 26 deaths reported in past 24 hours
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Heatwave To Scorch North India On LS Phase 7 Voting Day, Conditions To Abate Thereafter In 2-3 Days
7 months, 1 week ago

Heatwave To Scorch North India On LS Phase 7 Voting Day, Conditions To Abate Thereafter In 2-3 Days

ABP News  

Heatwave News: The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted a gradual abatement of the prevailing heatwave conditions in Northwest, Central, and East India over the next 2 to 3 days, according to a statement on Friday. The IMD has forecasted that the heatwave conditions will likely persist over parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Uttarakhand, East Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, …

A scorching heat wave kills 14 in India ahead of a final round of election voting on Saturday
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Odisha sizzles, heat torment for 2 more days
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Odisha: Govt confirms four sunstroke deaths; dists on heatwave alert
7 months, 1 week ago

Odisha: Govt confirms four sunstroke deaths; dists on heatwave alert

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The state government on Tuesday confirmed four sunstroke deaths in Odisha this season so far, even as IMD issued heatwave warning for two more days till May 30 prompting the special relief commissioner ’s office to issue advisory to district collectors to ensure precautionary measures for any exigency. Meanwhile, hot and humid weather prevailed across the state where 17 …

Higher number of heatwave days likely in June, expect relief after 3 days, says IMD
7 months, 1 week ago

Higher number of heatwave days likely in June, expect relief after 3 days, says IMD

India TV News  

The Indian Meteorological Department on Monday announced the weather forecast related to heatwaves and said that the Northwestern and central parts of the country are likely to get some relief from scorching heat waves after three days. According to IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, “Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions very likely in many parts of Northwest India and adjoining area during …

Heatwave conditions continue in northwest India, temperatures set to rise further, says IMD
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Heatwave conditions continue in northwest India, temperatures set to rise further, says IMD

India TV News  

The northwest region of the country continued to battle scorching heat as the blistering heatwave persisted unabated on Wednesday, with the mercury surging to 48 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan's Barmer, the highest temperature recorded in the country this year so far. At least 24 places in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh recorded maximum temperatures of …

Weather updates: 47.4 degrees in Delhi, IMD's heatwave alerts for these states, Kerala to receive heavy rain
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather updates: 47.4 degrees in Delhi, IMD's heatwave alerts for these states, Kerala to receive heavy rain

Hindustan Times  

Amid soaring temperatures in North India, the national capital's maximum temperature reached 47.4 degrees Celsius, the highest in the country, on Monday. Additionally, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are very likely to experience isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on Tuesday, the weather agency said, issuing an “orange alert.” Heatwave updates from across India Delhi: Power demand peaks A heatwave …

Delhi's Najafgarh records 47.4 degrees, severe heatwave in north India for 3 days
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi's Najafgarh records 47.4 degrees, severe heatwave in north India for 3 days

India Today  

As temperatures in several parts of Delhi breached the 47 degrees Celsius mark on Monday, the weather department has said heatwave to severe heatwave conditions very likely in parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, west Rajasthan, a few pockets of east Rajasthan, west Uttar Pradesh and isolated pockets of west Madhya Pradesh until Friday. Heatwave conditions were also likely in parts of …

Punjab schools announce summer vacation amid rising heatwave
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab schools announce summer vacation amid rising heatwave

India Today  

In view of the rising temperatures and extreme heat waves hitting the region, the Punjab government has announced that all schools in the state will remain closed for summer vacation from May 21 to June 30, 2024. This decision to prepone the Punjab school summer vacations aims to ensure the health and well-being of students during the peak of the …

Heatwave in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and UP, mercury to touch 45 degrees
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Heatwave in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and UP, mercury to touch 45 degrees

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department said heatwave conditions will prevail in Delhi and parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh for the next three days. In its latest weather bulletin, the Met Department said that heatwave conditions will prevail in parts of Punjab, Haryana, West Rajasthan, Gujarat and Goa on Thursday. On Friday, West Rajasthan …

No relief from intense heat in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha as mercury soars
8 months ago

No relief from intense heat in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha as mercury soars

India Today  

Parts of the country are reeling under intense heat with the temperature rising to 43 to 46 degrees Celsius in many places, prompting the government to issue health warnings. "Maximum temperatures settled in the range of 43-46 degrees Celsius in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra and 40-43 degrees in parts of Gangetic West Bengal, Marathwada and …

Severe heatwave may spare first phase voting in Odisha, says IMD
8 months ago

Severe heatwave may spare first phase voting in Odisha, says IMD

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Voters in the state may be spared the heat torture as the blistering conditions are expected to abate during the next couple of weeks. The India Meteorological Department which issued the extended range outlook for two weeks - May 3-9 and May 10-16 said isolated thunderstorm activity is expected in the state between May 10 and 16. “Odisha is …

Amid scorching heatwave, a look at top warmest cities in India
8 months ago

Amid scorching heatwave, a look at top warmest cities in India

Hindustan Times  

A scorching heatwave has gripped several parts of India for the last two weeks. The India Meteorological Department has issued a ‘red’ alert for the heatwave in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gangetic West Bengal, and an ‘orange’ alert in Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Telangana. Let's take a look at some of the warmest cities in India right now: Nandyal, Andhra …

2kmp4/Heat waves continue to sweep AP, Nandyal at 46.2 C
8 months, 1 week ago

2kmp4/Heat waves continue to sweep AP, Nandyal at 46.2 C

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Heat wave continued to boil parts of Andhra Pradesh for the second consecutive day on Thursday with mercury touching 46.2 degree Celsius in Nandyal on Thursday. Nandyal, Kurnool, Arogyavaram, and Kavali experienced heat wave conditions on Thursday while hot, humid and most uncomfortable weather prevailed in many parts of the state, Dr S Karuna Sagar of IMD, Amaravathi. The …

Northern plains, central India to have high number of heat wave days in May: IMD
8 months, 1 week ago

Northern plains, central India to have high number of heat wave days in May: IMD

The Hindu  

Above normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country in May and a significantly high number of heat wave days expected over the northern plains, central region, and adjoining areas of peninsular India, said IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on May 1. This trend is likely to continue in May, with around eight to 11 heat wave days …

IMD predicts more heatwave days in May; rainfall in these states | Full forecast
8 months, 1 week ago

IMD predicts more heatwave days in May; rainfall in these states | Full forecast

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday predicted above-normal maximum temperatures over most parts of India, except most parts of northeast India in May, warning the citizens to brace up for a scorching summer ahead. While addressing a press conference, IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that a significantly high number of heatwave days are likely over the northern plains, central region …

IMD forecasts higher heat wave days for northern plains and central India in May
8 months, 1 week ago

IMD forecasts higher heat wave days for northern plains and central India in May

India TV News  

In a recent announcement, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, the chief of the India Meteorological Department, revealed on Wednesday that the month of May is likely to witness above normal maximum temperatures across most parts of the country. Additionally, a significantly high number of heat wave days are expected over the northern plains, central region, and adjoining areas of peninsular India. Mohapatra told …

3 Odisha cities among top 10 hottest cities of world as heatwave sweeps state
8 months, 1 week ago

3 Odisha cities among top 10 hottest cities of world as heatwave sweeps state

Hindustan Times  

Three Odisha cities, including state capital Bhubaneswar, were among the top 10 hottest cities of the world on Tuesday as an intense heatwave swept the state bringing life to a halt in more than 30 cities. Besides Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, the India Meteorological Department has issued red warning of heatwave to severe heatwave for Angul, Dhenkanal, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, …

Heatwave updates: ‘Orange alert’ in Kerala; maximum temp crosses 47°C in West Bengal's Kalaikunda
8 months, 1 week ago

Heatwave updates: ‘Orange alert’ in Kerala; maximum temp crosses 47°C in West Bengal's Kalaikunda

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department issued an “orange alert” for Palakkad district in Kerala for the second consecutive day, warning of potential heatwaves until May 2. The maximum temperature in West Bengal crossed 47 degrees Celsius, with Kalaikunda in the state's Paschim Medinipur district recording 47.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, according to the IMD. Heatwave predictions for the next five days …

Andhra's Rayalseema region, parts of Odisha, West Bengal in grip of heat wave: IMD
8 months, 1 week ago

Andhra's Rayalseema region, parts of Odisha, West Bengal in grip of heat wave: IMD

The Hindu  

Rayalseema region of Andhra Pradesh and parts of Odisha were in the grip of a sizzling heat wave on Sunday, with Nandyal recording its maximum temperature at 45.6 degrees Celsius which was 4.6 notches above the season's normal. The mercury touched 45.3 degrees Celsius in Mangapet in Telangana and 45.2 degrees in Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh, while several parts of …

Weather updates: IMD issues red heatwave alerts for Bihar, Odisha, other states
8 months, 1 week ago

Weather updates: IMD issues red heatwave alerts for Bihar, Odisha, other states

Hindustan Times  

Severe heatwave conditions are prevailing in several parts of the country on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a red heatwave alert in Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal. Weather updates: IMD issues red heatwave alerts for Bihar, Odisha, other states “Heat Wave to severe heatwave conditions very likely to prevail in many places over Gangetic West Bengal, …

Heatwave conditions to prevail in south Bengal till April 30: IMD
8 months, 1 week ago

Heatwave conditions to prevail in south Bengal till April 30: IMD

The Hindu  

Heatwave conditions will continue to affect normal life in southern West Bengal till at least April 30, the India Meteorological Department said on April 26. Kalaikunda in Paschim Medinipur district recorded the day's highest temperature in West Bengal at 44.7 degrees Celsius, which is 7.9 notches above normal. Kolkata recorded a maximum temperature of 39.7 degrees Celsius, which is four …

Heatwave to continue in Tamil Nadu until May 4: IMD
8 months, 1 week ago

Heatwave to continue in Tamil Nadu until May 4: IMD

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department on Sunday forecast that heat wave conditions would continue until May 4 in Tamil Nadu with at least six districts experiencing temperatures more than 40 degrees Celsius. “Heat wave conditions are likely to prevail over north interior Tamil Nadu over the next five days,” said an official of the Regional Meterological Centre. It is likely to …

Weather updates: IMD issues heatwave alert in Kerala, schools closed in Tripura | Details
8 months, 1 week ago

Weather updates: IMD issues heatwave alert in Kerala, schools closed in Tripura | Details

Hindustan Times  

An elderly woman died due to sunstroke in Kerala's Palakkad district on Sunday. "Maximum temperatures are very likely to be around 41°C in the Palakkad district, around 40°C in Kollam & Thrissur districts, around 38°C in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Kozhikode & Kannur districts, and around 37°C in Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Malappuram & Kasaragod districts, and around 36°C in Thiruvananthapuram district during April …

India in the grip of severe heat wave as global sea temperatures rise
8 months, 1 week ago

India in the grip of severe heat wave as global sea temperatures rise

New Indian Express  

India is in the grip of a severe heat wave, with temperatures soaring to record highs in states such as Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. IMD Forecast Heat wave conditions are expected to continue in several parts of the country, including Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, for the next 24 hours. The IMD has issued a heat …

Odisha reels under severe heatwave, mercury to further rise
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha reels under severe heatwave, mercury to further rise

The Hindu  

Odisha reeled under severe heatwave conditions on Thursday with Jharsuguda recording the maximum temperature of 43.8° Celsius, officials said. "Heatwave would continue across the state from April 26 to 29," said Meteorological Centre's Director Manorama Mohanty. The Met Centre advised people to take precautionary measures while going out between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Heatwave alert for parts of Jharkhand …

Severe heatwave alert for four states in next few days, says Weather Department
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Severe heatwave alert for four states in next few days, says Weather Department

India Today  

The India Meteorological Department on Friday issued a heatwave warning for various regions across the country. In its weather bulletin, the IMD said that areas in East and South peninsular India would likely experience a continuation of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions for the next five days. The IMD said that the regions which would experience severe heatwave conditions include …

Heat wave conditions to prevail in Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Mandya, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, and Kolar
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Heat wave conditions to prevail in Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Mandya, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, and Kolar

The Hindu  

There will be heatwave conditions in six of the 14 constituencies in Karnataka, which are going to polls on Friday. Karnataka Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Live According to the weather warning, there will be heat wave conditions in Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Mandya, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, and Kolar constituencies on the polling day. Across India “Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are …

Severe heat wave predicted in many States during second phase of polling
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Severe heat wave predicted in many States during second phase of polling

The Hindu  

Lakhs of voters will have to bear the searing heat when they step out to exercise their franchise in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 26. The India Meteorological Department on April 25 warned of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh during …

Weather updates: IMD's 'heatwave to severe heatwave' alerts for Odisha, Tamil Nadu, these states
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather updates: IMD's 'heatwave to severe heatwave' alerts for Odisha, Tamil Nadu, these states

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday that the scorching heatwave is likely to continue sweeping most of east India as well as spread to southern India. The IMD said Odisha has been experiencing heatwave conditions since April 15, while West Bengal has been affected since April 17. In an official statement, the IMD forecasts ‘heatwave to severe heatwave’ conditions …

Weather Update: Heatwave conditions to prevail till April 26 in several regions, predicts IMD
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather Update: Heatwave conditions to prevail till April 26 in several regions, predicts IMD

India TV News  

The India Meteorological Department issued a heat wave alert till April 26 in several regions of the country. Temperature rises to 40°C As per the Met Department, states like Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal among others are currently witnessing extremely high temperatures i.e. Heatwave conditions are applied when the maximum temperature is near or above 40 degrees …

Odisha records max temperature of 44.6-degree Celsius; summer vacation announced for schools
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha records max temperature of 44.6-degree Celsius; summer vacation announced for schools

The Hindu  

Odisha continued to reel under intense heat wave conditions with the maximum temperature of 44.6 degrees Celsius recorded at Baripada town in Mayurbhanj on Sunday. According to a bulletin of IMD’s Bhubaneswar centre, nine places in the state recorded a maximum temperature of 43 deg Celsius or above during the day. The IMD centre has issued heatwave Orange Warning for …

Temperatures soar as intense heatwave grips parts of India
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Temperatures soar as intense heatwave grips parts of India

The Hindu  

A searing heatwave gripped parts of India on April 21, with maximum temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Celsius to 46 degrees Celsius in many regions. Baripada and Boudh in Odisha recorded a maximum temperature of 45.2 degrees Celsius, Midnapore and Bankura in West Bengal recorded 44.5 degrees Celsius and 44.6 degrees Celsius, respectively. The threshold for a heatwave is met …

Odisha heatwave: Government declares summer vacations in all schools from April 25
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha heatwave: Government declares summer vacations in all schools from April 25

India TV News  

Odisha heatwave: Odisha government has declared summer vacations in all schools in the state from April 25, in view of prevailing heatwave conditions in the state. Till 2.30 pm on Sunday, the highest temperature recorded in the state's Jharsuguda and Keonjhar towns was 43.6 deg C. Six other places have recorded a maximum temperature above 40 deg C. They were …

Summer vacations declared in Odisha schools starting April 25 due to heatwave
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Summer vacations declared in Odisha schools starting April 25 due to heatwave

India Today  

The Odisha government on Sunday declared summer vacations in all schools in the state from April 25 in view of the prevailing heatwave conditions. This comes a day after several parts of Odisha reeled from a severe heatwave on Saturday, with the mercury breaching the 43-degrees Celsius mark at 10 places, according to the India Meteorological Department. The weather department …

Odisha’s Talcher Boils Under 43 Degree Celsius, Govt Declares Closure of Schools for 3 Days
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha’s Talcher Boils Under 43 Degree Celsius, Govt Declares Closure of Schools for 3 Days

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha continues to boil under a singing heatwave for a week now, the Odisha government on Wednesday announced closures of school for the three days, beginning from Thursday. "Though morning classes are being conducted till 10:30 am, it is hard to return home as already the state is experiencing intense heatwave conditions since morning hours," said a guardian. …

Brief Showers Cool City, While Heat Wave Torments Districts
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Brief Showers Cool City, While Heat Wave Torments Districts

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A brief spell of rain, lasting around 25 minutes, brought respite from the intense heat to people in Rajendranagar, Mehdipatnam and Dilsukhnagar here on Wednesday evening. Ayyagaripalle and Garla in Mahabubabad district, Munagala in Suryapet, Nampalle in Nalgonda and Aswapuram in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, reported 44.7°C, according to the Telangana State development planning society. The IMD issued a yellow …

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