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  Weather update: Delhi to get respite from scorching heat as IMD predicts rainfall from today

  Delhi | May 28, 2026 10:37 IST

  Delhi on Thursday recorded a minimum temperature of 28.4 degrees Celsius, 1.8 notches above the season's average, according to the IMD. The maximum temperature is expected to settle at 43 degrees Celsius.

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  PM Modi urges citizens to take all possible precautions as heatwave grips several parts of India

  India | May 27, 2026 12:08 IST

  Heatwave in India: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), large parts of central and northwest India are likely to remain under heatwave to severe heatwave conditions for the next three to four days.

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  IMD issues severe heatwave warning as temperatures soar across North and Central India

  India | May 24, 2026 7:23 IST

  . The weather agency on Saturday said severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue over central India, while several northern states, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, are also likely to witness extreme heat between May 24 and May 29.

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  India Heatwave 2026: Indian cities dominated the world’s hottest places list

  Science | May 22, 2026 16:33 IST

  India witnessed an unprecedented heatwave on Friday (22 May,2026) as all 50 of the world’s hottest cities were reportedly located in the country. Cities across Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra recorded temperatures above 40°C before noon.

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  Heatwave prompts school closures in several cities from Chandigarh to Lucknow | Check list

  Education | May 22, 2026 0:02 IST

  School holiday news: In Lucknow, all schools will remain closed from May 22, while Kanpur has declared holidays for Classes pre primary to 8 till May 31 and for Classes 9 to 12 till May 28. Haryana has announced summer vacations in all schools from May 25 to June 30.

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  No respite from hot days: IMD extends heatwave warning for another week as India sizzles | Forecast

  India | May 21, 2026 21:19 IST

  IMD Heatwave update: Bilstering heatwave will continue for another week as the IMD extended warning citing hot days at least May 27 in majority of states in north, west, central and east India. UP's Banda remained the hottest place in the country with a maximum temperature of 48 degrees Celsius.

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  CM Yogi issues guidelines to officials amid heat wave: 'Keep close watch on drinking water supply'

  Uttar Pradesh | May 21, 2026 10:58 IST

  Heatwave in UP: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the officials must pay special attention to protecting workers from fatigue, dehydration, and heatstroke.

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  Worse than a heatwave? Delhi-NCR residents get 'severe loo' alert amid scorching temperatures

  India | May 20, 2026 19:11 IST

  Heatwave update: In an advisory issued by the NDMA, residents in several Uttar Pradesh districts, including Aligarh, Etah, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Hathras, Kanpur Nagar, Mainpuri, Mathura, Mirzapur and Bhadohi, were warned about extremely hot and dry winds.

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  India bakes under intense heatwave as temperatures near 48 degree Celsius, Delhi and Vidarbha scorch

  India | May 19, 2026 20:36 IST

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heatwave warnings for several states, cautioning that there is little relief expected over the next few days.

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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 IST

  Isolated 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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  Delhi set to sizzle under extreme heatwave, IMD warns of 45 degrees Celsius days

  Delhi | May 17, 2026 16:50 IST

  Delhi is likely to see temperatures climbing close to 45 degrees Celsius next week, with weather officials predicting a steady rise in mercury levels over the coming days.

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  Doctor warns extreme heat can harm both physical and mental health at work

  Health | May 10, 2026 13:16 IST

  Experts warn that rising heatwaves are becoming a major corporate health and productivity risk in India. Doctors say heat stress could lead to job losses, economic impact and workplace safety concerns if organisations fail to improve heat preparedness measures.

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  Weather Update: IMD predicts respite from heatwave in Delhi-NCR, rains likely in coming days

  India | April 28, 2026 9:31 IST

  Weather update today: The IMD has issued a yellow alert from Tuesday to Thursday, warning of rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. The national capital has been experiencing intense heat, with temperatures rising to 42.3 degrees Celsius.

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  IMD issues heatwave alert for Delhi, UP and other 5 states; nights temperatures to rise

  India | April 24, 2026 8:27 IST

  The IMD has issued a nationwide heatwave alert, including for Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, warning that temperatures will remain above normal for at least the next 2 weeks with little chance of relief in the plains.

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  Heatwave to intensify in Delhi from April 22, IMD says temperature may touch 42 degrees Celsius

  India | April 21, 2026 23:50 IST

  Palam recorded a maximum of 38.6 degrees Celsius (normal), while Lodi Road logged 39.0 degrees Celsius, 2.0 degrees above normal. The Ridge station was the hottest at 40.2 degrees Celsius, 1.8 degrees above normal, followed by Ayanagar at 39.8 degrees Celsius, 1.4 degrees above normal.

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  Heatwave hits Delhi: Safdarjung nears 40-degree mark, temperature expected to rise further

  Delhi | April 15, 2026 23:50 IST

  Heatwave in Delhi: Starting from Thursday, temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius across more stations, including Safdarjung. The maximum temperature in the capital is likely to fluctuate between 40 and 41 degrees Celsius over the next few days.

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  Delhi registers season's highest power demand on June 12 amid scorching heat

  Delhi | June 12, 2025 18:48 IST

  Delhi 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 | June 12, 2025 7:41 IST

  Extreme 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 heatwave: IMD issues 'red alert' as temperatures exceed 45 degrees Celsius

  India | June 11, 2025 23:42 IST

  Delhi heatwave: Authorities have issued advisories urging citizens to take extreme care, particularly the elderly, children, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions.

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  Why can't India count how many die in its heatwaves each year and why does it matter?

  Explainers | June 11, 2025 13:09 IST

  India is experiencing increasingly severe heatwaves, but there is no accurate count of how many people are dying due to extreme heat. A PTI investigation reveals that many deaths, especially among the poor and undocumented, go unrecorded or are misclassified.