Northern plains, central India to have high number of heat wave days in May: IMD
7 months, 3 weeks 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 predicted over south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada, and Gujarat regions, Mr. Mohapatra said. Normally, the northern plains, central India, and adjoining areas of peninsular India experience around three days of heat waves in May. The weather office had earlier expected four to eight heat wave days in different parts of the country in April against a normal of one to three days.

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Day temperatures drop sharply in North India; intense cold wave persists in Kashmir
2 days, 5 hours ago

Day temperatures drop sharply in North India; intense cold wave persists in Kashmir

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Day temperatures dropped sharply in several areas of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh after light rain hit parts of north India on Monday, even as intense cold wave conditions persisted in Kashmir with mercury dipping several degrees below freezing point. According to the Met office, Chandigarh, which received light rain during the day, recorded a maximum temperature of …

Cold wave grips North India, mercury dips in Delhi NCR: IMD predicts sharp dip in temperatures in THESE regions
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1 week, 2 days ago

Cold wave grips North India, mercury dips in Delhi NCR: IMD predicts sharp dip in temperatures in THESE regions

Live Mint  

Cold weather conditions continued to grip Punjab and Haryana on Sunday while the minimum temperature dropped to 4.9°C in Delhi. The IMD has also forecast severe cold wave conditions over large swathes of the country for the next few days. According to the India Meteorological Department, cold wave conditions are “likely to continue to prevail over northwest India during next …

Cold wave tightens grip across India, temperatures plunge
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1 week, 3 days ago

Cold wave tightens grip across India, temperatures plunge

India Today  

India experienced a significant drop in temperatures over the past 24 hours, with minimum temperatures plummeting to 4-8°C in the plains of Northwest India and much of Central India. Isolated areas in East Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh recorded sharply below-normal temperatures, with deviations of -5°C or more. Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are likely to …

Cold wave in Delhi, Noida soon? IMD forecasts fog, capital records 2nd lowest winter temp at 23.7 deg C
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Cold wave in Delhi, Noida soon? IMD forecasts fog, capital records 2nd lowest winter temp at 23.7 deg C

Live Mint  

The India Meteorological Department has forecast “moderate to dense” fog in Delhi for today. According to a PTI report, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 27 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature is likely to be about 8 degrees C. On December 8, the national capital recorded its second-lowest daytime temperature for the winter season at 23.7 degrees …

IMD predicts mild winter and fewer cold wave days
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

IMD predicts mild winter and fewer cold wave days

Hindustan Times  

Winter is likely to be mild with fewer cold wave days following record high temperatures in the autumn months of October and November, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. Below-normal cold wave days are expected over most parts of northwest, central, east and northeast India. Above-normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country except most areas …

Expect a mild winter with fewer ‘cold wave’ days: IMD
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Expect a mild winter with fewer ‘cold wave’ days: IMD

Hindustan Times  

After recording high temperatures during autumn, in October and November, winter – through December, January and February – is likely to be mild with fewer cold wave days, the India Meteorological Department said in its forecast on Monday. Below normal cold wave days are expected over most parts of northwest, central, east and northeast India, IMD said. “Normally, we see …

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 …

After Hottest Summer, A Harsher Winter Is Coming
3 months ago

After Hottest Summer, A Harsher Winter Is Coming

ABP News  

India is likely to witness an unusually harsh winter this year as the temperatures could fall to 3°C in some states. ALSO ON ABP LIVE | August 2024 Was The Hottest Summer On Record On This Earth, NASA Says The La Niña Impact Meaning the girl in Spanish, La Niña is the climatic counterpart to El Niño and these both …

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; …

Extreme weather events in the capital: Data
5 months, 1 week ago

Extreme weather events in the capital: Data

The Hindu  

In the past two months, Delhi has witnessed two extreme weather events: days of unrelenting heat in May followed by heavy rains in June. According to the India Meteorological Department’s gridded data, the city received the highest-ever rainfall for a day in June since 1951. Chart 1 | The chart shows the daily rainfall received by Delhi on every June …

Lack of heat-related death numbers shows that India is unprepared for the next crisis
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lack of heat-related death numbers shows that India is unprepared for the next crisis

Hindustan Times  

Though India experienced one of its worst summers with record heatwave days and prolonged warm night periods since April across the country, a reliable estimate of how many lives were lost is not available. Climate change has impacted temperature-related neonatal deaths in all countries surveyed, with most pronounced climate-induced losses from increased heat and gains from decreased cold observed in …

Monsoon has covered entire India six days ahead of normal date: IMD
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Monsoon has covered entire India six days ahead of normal date: IMD

India TV News  

Monsoon in India: The southwest monsoon has covered the entire country on 2nd July 2024, which is six days ahead of the normal date of July 8 the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. The IMD has forecasted above-normal rainfall for July, with heavy rains possibly leading to floods in the western Himalayan states and river basins in central parts …

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 …

‘Above normal’ rainfall expected in July: IMD
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Above normal’ rainfall expected in July: IMD

The Hindu  

Rainfall in July — typically the rainiest of the four monsoon months — is likely to be ‘above normal’ or greater than 106%, of the 28 cm that’s usual for July, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. Historically, 20 of the 25 years since 1950 that have seen ‘below normal’ rains in June have resulted in ‘normal’ or ‘above …

North India heat wave claims 143 lives between March and June; nearly 42,000 heat stroke cases
6 months ago

North India heat wave claims 143 lives between March and June; nearly 42,000 heat stroke cases

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The unrelenting heat wave sweeping large parts of the country has claimed more lives, with 143 recorded deaths and 41,789 people suffering from suspected cases of heat stroke between March 1 and June 20 this year, Health Ministry sources said on Friday. According to official data, on June 20 alone, there were 14 confirmed deaths from heat stroke …

Longest heat spell for Delhi in 13 years: IMD
6 months ago

Longest heat spell for Delhi in 13 years: IMD

Hindustan Times  

The Safdarjung observatory — representative of the Capital’s weather — has recorded 14 heatwave days since March 1, making it the highest count for such days in at least 13 years, the India Meteorological Department data available from 2011 onwards shows. As far as data beyond 2022 is concerned, the years 2017 and 2014 recorded the most heatwave days in …

Weather Today Live: IMD predicts rain in parts of Madhya Pradesh for next 2 days
6 months ago

Weather Today Live: IMD predicts rain in parts of Madhya Pradesh for next 2 days

Hindustan Times  

Weather Today Live: Delhi experienced a sudden change in weather due to an approaching western disturbance. Heatwave alert today • Severe heatwave conditions are expected in parts of West Uttar Pradesh till June 23, and in East Uttar Pradesh on June 20, with a decrease in intensity thereafter. • Due to these conditions, widespread light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, …

Heatwave situation passes in Delhi, thunderstorm likely today, says IMD scientist
6 months ago

Heatwave situation passes in Delhi, thunderstorm likely today, says IMD scientist

India TV News  

Delhi Weather Update: After parts of Delhi on Thursday received very light rainfall, IMD scientist Soma Sen said that there are pre-monsoon showers. Still, there is likely to be isolated heatwave on June 23-24 in Delhi and also a possibility of a thunderstorm today. We expect that in the next 3-4 days, it will advance even further in East Central …

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 …

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 …

Centre asks states, UTs to submit daily data on heatstroke cases from March 1 | Top updates
6 months ago

Centre asks states, UTs to submit daily data on heatstroke cases from March 1 | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Wednesday issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories to submit daily the data on heatstroke cases and deaths from March 1 onwards. “Start daily submission of data on heatstroke cases and deaths, emergency attendance and total deaths from March 1, 2024 on IHIP portal under National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health,” the Ministry …

Weather updates: Thunderstorms in Delhi? Heatwave may ease from June 20; IMD issues alerts for these states
6 months ago

Weather updates: Thunderstorms in Delhi? Heatwave may ease from June 20; IMD issues alerts for these states

Hindustan Times  

Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue over many parts of north India for the next 24 hours, said the India Meteorological Department. • Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are expected in many parts of Uttar Pradesh on June 19, with some areas continuing even on June 20. • Warm night to severe warm night conditions expected in …

Weather today highlights: Light rain expected in Delhi in next 3-4 days
6 months, 1 week ago

Weather today highlights: Light rain expected in Delhi in next 3-4 days

Hindustan Times  

Weather Today Live: Light rain expected in Delhi in next 3-4 days, says IMD Weather news highlights: An intense heat wave has gripped north India, with Delhi, the national capital, being under a ‘red’ alert for Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department has projected some relief from June 19 in the form of thunderstorm and light rain, which, according to the …

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 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 …

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 …

Delhi: Sizzling nights add woes inflicted by scorching days
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi: Sizzling nights add woes inflicted by scorching days

Hindustan Times  

While days have been unbearably hot in Delhi for nearly a month now, the respite that city residents usually enjoyed at night was also taken away on Friday as the minimum temperature soared to 33.3 degrees Celsius – the highest it has been in the month of June in six years. With a minimum temperature of 33.3°C – five degrees …

India's fizzling monsoon could prolong heatwave in north: Report
6 months, 1 week ago

India's fizzling monsoon could prolong heatwave in north: Report

India TV News  

India's monsoon rains have stalled after reaching western regions ahead of schedule, potentially delaying their arrival in northern and central states and extending the ongoing heatwave in the grain-growing plains, according to two senior weather officials. Heatwave concerns IMD data showed that maximum temperatures in India's northern states range between 42 degrees Celsius and 46 degrees Celsius, which is 3 …

Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions likely in Northwest, East India this week
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions likely in Northwest, East India this week

Hindustan Times  

Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely in Northwest and East India during the next five days, the India Meteorological Department has said. IMD director general M Mohapatra said the fresh spell of heatwave is expected mainly due to an anticyclone which is causing subsidence of hot air over northwest India. These winds will also cause warming over East India …

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 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 …

Delhi records driest first five months since 2018: IMD data
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi records driest first five months since 2018: IMD data

Hindustan Times  

The Capital recorded its driest start to the year since 2018 with only 44.7mm of rainfall recorded at Safdarjung – the weather observatory representative of Delhi’s weather – during the first five months of the year. Experts attributed the poor rainfall to the lack of active western disturbances this year, which in turn also caused higher-than-normal temperature through most of …

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 …

Climate crisis made May heatwaves 1.5C hotter in India, study says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Climate crisis made May heatwaves 1.5C hotter in India, study says

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 The unprecedented heatwaves that scorched northern and central India in May were made 1.5 degrees …

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 …

Monsoon advances, likely to hit Mumbai by June 10: IMD
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Monsoon advances, likely to hit Mumbai by June 10: IMD

Hindustan Times  

The southwest monsoon reached Maharashtra on Thursday, bringing respite to the state where many parts have been reeling under intense heat, and is expected to advance over Mumbai, remaining parts of Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern parts of Chhattisgarh in the next three to four days, the India Meteorological Department said. On Thursday, it advanced into some more parts …

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 expected to advance to Mumbai in 3-4 days: IMD
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Monsoon expected to advance to Mumbai in 3-4 days: IMD

Hindustan Times  

The monsoon was expected to advance to Mumbai, remaining parts of Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, some more parts of Maharashtra, southern parts of Chhattisgarh during next the three-four days, India Meteorological Department said on Thursday. Conditions were favourable for further advance of monsoon into some more parts of central Arabian Sea, remaining parts of Karnataka and Coastal Andhra Pradesh, some …

Heavy Rain Likely In Bengaluru & Hyderabad, Heatwave In Delhi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy Rain Likely In Bengaluru & Hyderabad, Heatwave In Delhi

News 18  

The India Meteorological Department has said that the much-awaited southwest monsoon has entered parts of Lakshadweep, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. The monsoon is expected to advance further into these areas in the next 2-3 days causing fairly widespread rainfall in many parts of the central Arabian Sea, Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and parts of the Bay …

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 …

Weather updates: IMD says heatwave in north India to reduce in next 2 days, predicts rain for Bengal, these states
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Weather updates: IMD says heatwave in north India to reduce in next 2 days, predicts rain for Bengal, these states

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department on Saturday said heatwave conditions over northwest, central, and east India will gradually reduce over the next two days. Women wearing scarves walk in a garden on a hot summer day in New Delhi on May 30, 2024, “Gradual fall in maximum temperatures by 2-3°C very likely over northwest & east India during next 2-3 days …

Heatwave: Why is north and central India facing a severe heatwave? | Explained
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Heatwave: Why is north and central India facing a severe heatwave? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: At least five people in Bihar’s Aurangabad city reportedly died on Thursday due to a sunstroke, news agency Reuters reported. Parts of north and central India continued to reel under a severe heatwave on Thursday, even as the India Meteorological Department predicted a gradual fall in temperature over the next five days. As per the IMD …

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's Heatwave String To Continue Today Despite Rain Cameo, AAP To Discuss Water Crisis
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's Heatwave String To Continue Today Despite Rain Cameo, AAP To Discuss Water Crisis

News 18  

The Indian Meteorological Department said the heatwave conditions will continue to prevail in Delhi on Thursday, despite the brief rain session when the city reportedly recorded India’s highest-ever temperature. Delhi Weather Forecast Today Severe heatwave conditions accompanied by dry weather will continue in many parts of the country till June 1, the India Meteorological Department said adding that prevailing conditions …

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 …

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 …

New Delhi records highest-ever temperature of 52.3C as north India swelters
6 months, 3 weeks ago

New Delhi records highest-ever temperature of 52.3C as north India swelters

Al Jazeera  

People in northern India are struggling with an unrelenting, weeks-long heatwave, with temperature in India’s capital soaring to a national record-high of 52.3 degrees Celsius, the government’s weather bureau said. The India Meteorological Department, which reported “severe heatwave conditions”, recorded the temperature in the New Delhi suburb of Mungeshpur on Wednesday afternoon, smashing the previous national record in the desert …

Record-breaking heatwave sees Jhansi hit 49° Celsius
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Record-breaking heatwave sees Jhansi hit 49° Celsius

Hindustan Times  

Amid a crippling heatwave, at least two Uttar Pradesh cities broke their decades-old records even as the rest of the state Day temperatures in Jhansi spiked the highest in 132 years as the city reeled under 49 degrees Celsius, which was 5.9 degrees above normal. The previous high of 48.2 degrees was recorded on May 20, 1984, India Meteorological Department …

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