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  Jharkhand government announces 3-day school closure due to heatwave from THIS DATE

  India | June 11, 2023 23:25 IST

  Jharkhand weather updates: The weather department said that the situation might remain the same for at least the next five days and heat wave alerts have been issued for parts of the state till June 15.

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  Goa weather: Schools to remain closed due to 'extreme heat' tomorrow

  India | June 09, 2023 17:42 IST

  Goa weather: “Due to extreme heat and delay of in monsoon in the state, it is decided by the competent authority to close down all the institutions on June 10,” the circular read.

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  Weather turns pleasant as fresh spell of rain lashes parts of Delhi

  Delhi | May 29, 2023 22:01 IST

  Delhi: IMD on Monday predicted that heatwave conditions are unlikely to return to the capital till June 4. However, the weather turned pleasant today due to a fresh spell of rain.

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  Rainfall, strong winds bring mercury down in Delhi-NCR; no heatwave for next 5 days

  India | May 26, 2023 9:17 IST

  IMD has predicted no heatwave conditions for Delhi for the next five days.

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  Heatwave alert: How to protect yourself from heat exposure?

  Health | May 23, 2023 16:19 IST

  Heatwaves are becoming a common occurrence that can seriously harm people’s health. Know the life-saving tips to prevent the heatwave and avoid heatstrokes.

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  IMD issues heatwave warning for Delhi-NCR as temperature breaches 45°C in some areas

  India | May 22, 2023 7:20 IST

  The regional meteorological centre in its bulletin stated that Delhi is likely to witness a partly cloudy sky with heatwave conditions at isolated places with strong winds (speed 25-35 kmph) during the day.

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  Rajasthan: Heatwave warning issued for Jodhpur, Bikaner divisions on THESE dates

  India | May 12, 2023 17:08 IST

  Rajasthan: The weather office has issued a heatwave warning for several areas of Rajasthan's Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions for the next two days.

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  No heat wave conditions in India for next 5 days; wet spell predicted: IMD

  India | April 22, 2023 20:24 IST

  The IMD in its forecast has predicted a wet spell over east-central, northeast India and Southeast Peninsular India during the next four days.

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  Odisha government prepones summer vacations in schools amid heatwave conditions

  India | April 20, 2023 14:35 IST

  Heatwave in Odisha: All schools- government, private and aided- will be closed for summer vacation from Friday, the Information and Public Relations Department said on Thursday (April 20). The date of reopening of the schools will be decided soon, it added.

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  Weather update: 90 per cent of India, entire Delhi in danger zone of 'heatwave' impacts | DETAILS

  India | April 20, 2023 9:46 IST

  Weather update: Heatwaves claimed more than 17,000 lives in 50 years in India, according to a paper authored by M Rajeevan, former secretary of Ministry of Earth Sciences, along with scientists Kamaljit Ray, SS Ray, RK Giri and AP Dimri.

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  Heatwave conditions to continue for 2 more days in THESE parts of India | DETAILS

  India | April 19, 2023 23:09 IST

  Weather Updates: The Met Office on Wednesday said that several Eastern Indian states will witness heatwave conditions for one or two more days.

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  Schools in Patna to close early from Wednesday, Bihar records 44 degrees C

  Education | April 18, 2023 23:56 IST

  The Met department issued an 'orange' alert with a warning of severe heatwave conditions for two days from Tuesday in Patna, Banka, Jamui, Nawada, Aurangabad, Supaul and several other districts.

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  Heatwave conditions prevail in several states; rains likely to bring relief to Delhi

  India | April 17, 2023 9:40 IST

  Heatwave conditions prevailed in several states, including Maharashtra, Haryana, Delhi-NCR and West Bengal. A fatal heatstroke incident occurred in Maharashtra in which 11 people lost their lives.

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  IMD issues heatwave warning for several states for next 5 days | check list here

  India | April 13, 2023 16:16 IST

  IMD in its bulletin predicted that the maximum temperatures are likely to be above normal by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius during the next five days.

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  Weather update: Delhi Government issues guidelines to schools in wake of 'heat waves' predictions

  Delhi | April 13, 2023 9:26 IST

  Delhi weather: "As the daytime temperature in Delhi crosses over 40 degrees Celsius during the summer season this is detrimental to the health of the children and adolescents studying in schools. The rise in temperature in NCR has led to the increased instance of heat-related illness," it said.

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  Centre holds review meeting for 'power supply' during peak summer season

  India | March 09, 2023 13:54 IST

  Power supply in India: The railway ministry assured the availability of enough racks for transport of coal. The power ministry has directed NTPC to run its 5,000 MW gas-based power stations during the crunch periods of April and May.

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  Goa: Schools to remain shut by afternoon for 2-days amid 'heatwave' alert by IMD

  India | March 09, 2023 12:37 IST

  Goa heatwave alert: "The maximum temperature over Goa is likely to remain 4-6 degree Celsius higher than its normal value," it said. On Wednesday the daytime temperature in the capital city was 38.4 degree Celsius, which was 4.6 degree Celsius above average.

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  India witnessed 'warmest' February month in 122 years, summer to be hotter in 2023: IMD

  India | March 01, 2023 7:58 IST

  Weather update: The Weather Department said that during the upcoming hot weather season (March to May), above-normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of northeast India, east, and central India and some parts of northwest India.

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  Record-breaking heat increased vulnerability of half of Delhi's population: WMO report

  India | September 14, 2022 9:32 IST

  Delhi heatwave: Cities that host billions of people and are responsible for up to 70 per cent of human-caused emissions will face increasing socio-economic impacts.

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  UK witnesses its 1st ever 'extreme heatwave' as officials warn of 'serious illness, death risks'

  World | July 18, 2022 17:47 IST

  UK heatwave: Nightfall will bring little relief from the heat, with the Met Office forecasting temperatures of 29 C (84 F) at midnight in London.