Heat Wave Conditions
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Monsoon set for revival as IMD signals strong advance; when will it reach Delhi? Check alert
India | Jun 21, 2026, 10:56 AM ISTOver the past 24 hours, Assam, Meghalaya, West Bengal, and Sikkim have already recorded very heavy rainfall, while Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Jharkhand have also witnessed intense downpours.
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Delhi Traffic Police officials on duty receive AC-equipped helmets and fans to tackle heat
Delhi | May 25, 2026, 07:58 AM ISTDelhi Traffic Police officers on duty in heat have received air-conditioned helmets and fans, this will provide significant relief to them.
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Massive sandstorm from Thar Desert racing toward Delhi-NCR; IMD issues alert
Delhi | May 24, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTSatellite imagery indicates widespread sand and haze drifting eastward. These conditions are likely to be accompanied by severe thunderstorms.
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Delhi swelters under intense heat as mercury touches 43.6°C; IMD issues yellow alert for next 3 days
Delhi | May 24, 2026, 08:01 PM ISTSeveral parts of Delhi-NCR recorded even higher readings during the day. The Ridge and Aya Nagar were among the hottest locations, both touching 44.6°C. Other areas also saw extreme heat, with Lodhi Road at 43.8°C, Palam at 43.7°C, and Safdarjung at 43.6°C.
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Heatwave alert: Scorching heat likely to prevail across India, IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi
India | May 19, 2026, 12:02 PM ISTIsolated pockets in Bihar and Telangana are expected to witness heatwave conditions on different dates between Monday and May 21, the IMD said, adding that these conditions can prevail over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam from May 20 to May 24.
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Heatwave grips Uttar Pradesh: Bundelkhand region records 45.6 degrees Celsius
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 28, 2026, 11:05 PM ISTIn state capital Lucknow, the maximum temperature was recorded at 39.7 degrees Celsius, slightly above normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 26.4 degrees Celsius, 3.3 degrees above normal.
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42 degrees Celsius heat triggers yellow alert in Delhi, IMD says rain likely to cool from tomorrow
Delhi | Apr 26, 2026, 06:39 AM ISTDelhi saw its first citywide heatwave of the season, with temperatures touching 42.8°C at Safdarjung and even higher in other areas.
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Delhi reels under scorching heat at 42.1 degrees Celsius; conditions to intensify from April 24
Delhi | Apr 22, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTThe weather department has forecast mainly clear skies for April 23, with the minimum temperature likely around 24 degrees Celsius and the maximum touching 42 degrees Celsius.
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Delhi heatwave: City swelters in extreme heat, Safdarjung records 40.3 degrees Celsius
Delhi | Apr 16, 2026, 08:39 PM ISTAt Lodhi Road, the maximum temperature was 40.1 degrees Celsius, 4.1 degrees above normal, while the minimum stood at 18.8 degrees Celsius, 2.2 degrees below normal.
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Kashmir weather updates: School timings revised amid intense heatwave conditions
Jammu and Kashmir | Jun 20, 2025, 09:14 PM ISTKashmir weather updates: Due to reduced snowfall this past winter, perennial mountain reservoirs that typically sustain the region during summer have been severely depleted. As a result, water levels in streams, rivers, lakes, wells, and springs have fallen to concerning levels.
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Schools closed in West Bengal for two days due to heatwave, check when classes will resume
High Schools | Jun 12, 2025, 09:18 PM ISTA school education department official said private schools have also been requested to suspend classes during the same period.
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Delhi registers season's highest power demand on June 12 amid scorching heat
Delhi | Jun 12, 2025, 06:48 PM ISTDelhi weather: Delhi’s peak power demand is projected to surpass 9,000 MW in 2025, potentially setting a new benchmark. This follows the record-high demand of 8,656 MW registered in the capital during 2024.
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Heatwave in Delhi: Follow these tips to keep yourself protected during extreme heat conditions
Lifestyle | Jun 12, 2025, 07:41 AM ISTExtreme heat conditions can impact your health severely. From heat exhaustion to heat stroke, the effects can range from mild to severe. Therefore, it is important that you keep yourself protected during heat waves. Here are some tips that you can follow to keep yourself protected.
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Delhi-NCR reels under severe heatwave, red alert in place as 'real feel' temperature touches 52°C
India | Jun 12, 2025, 10:42 AM ISTDelhi-NCR is facing an intense heatwave, with the IMD issuing a red alert as temperatures soar above 45°C and the ‘real feel’ touches 52°C in some areas. Hospitals are reporting a daily rise in heatstroke cases, while air quality remains in the ‘very unhealthy’ range.
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Heatwave hits Odisha: Bhubaneswar sizzles at 40.4 degrees Celsius, check temperature in other places
India | May 13, 2025, 03:10 AM ISTHeatwave hits Odisha: Heatwave conditions prevailed across Odisha on Monday with the mercury soaring past 40 degrees Celsius in 17 places.
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Heatwave grips Delhi: Govt instals 3,000 water coolers, sets up heatstroke wards in hospitals
Delhi | Apr 21, 2025, 11:04 PM ISTHeatwave grips Delhi: The action plan, aimed at combating the effects of rising temperatures, was launched at an event on Monday by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also inaugurated three Cool Roof pilot projects in the city.
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Heatwave alert issued for three days as Maharashtra's Chandrapur sizzles at 45.6 degrees Celsius
Maharashtra | Apr 21, 2025, 08:34 PM ISTHeatwave in Maharashtra: The Chandrapur district administration issued a heatwave alert for three days, advising citizens to take precautions when they step out. The heatwave alert has been issued as the region is reeling under extreme heatwave.
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Intense heatwave to grip North India with soaring temperatures | IMD shares health impacts
India | Apr 07, 2025, 03:10 PM ISTA heatwave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity. It typically occurs when a high-pressure system traps hot air in an area, preventing cooler air from entering.
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Karnataka alters government office hours amid heatwave in northern districts | Check new timings
Karnataka | Apr 02, 2025, 07:38 PM ISTThe Karnataka government has revised working hours for government offices in northern districts due to the ongoing heatwave. From April 12 to May 31, 2025, offices in nine affected districts will function from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM instead of the usual 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
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India braces for hotter summer, more heatwave days from April-June | List of states at most risk
India | Mar 31, 2025, 11:24 PM ISTIndia is expected to face above-normal temperatures from April to June, with an increased number of heatwave days, particularly in central, eastern, and northwestern regions, the IMD said. It warned that certain regions, especially northwest India, could see double the usual number of heatwave days.