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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.

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  Heatwave in India: 5 health issues caused during extreme heat conditions

  Health | April 30, 2025 23:48 IST

  Heatwaves are periods of abnormally hot weather that can last from a few days to months. Heatwaves can pose serious health, social, environmental and economic risks. Here are some health issues caused due to extreme heat conditions.

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  IMD predicts above-normal temperatures, more heatwave days in most parts of India in May

  India | April 30, 2025 18:19 IST

  As per the IMD, heatwave days are likely to be above normal by 1-4 days in Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, MP, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic Bengal.

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  Heatwave alert! IMD issues yellow warning for Jharkhand as temperatures reach 43 degrees Celsius

  Jharkhand | April 24, 2025 13:36 IST

  Abhishek Anand, Deputy Director of the Ranchi Meteorological Centre, said that maximum temperatures across Jharkhand are currently hovering around 40 degrees Celsius.

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  Heatwave alert issued for three days as Maharashtra's Chandrapur sizzles at 45.6 degrees Celsius

  Maharashtra | April 21, 2025 20:34 IST

  Heatwave 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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  IMD weather update: Heatwave to intensify in Delhi-NCR, heavy rainfall predicted in these states

  India | April 17, 2025 8:06 IST

  According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a heatwave is likely to hit western and eastern Rajasthan between April 17 and 19. People in Delhi-NCR can expect hot and dry conditions to persist, with temperatures hovering around 40°C (maximum) and 25°C (minimum) on Thursday.

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  Weather update: Heavy rain alert for these states, heatwave warning in Delhi as temperatures soar

  India | April 14, 2025 7:42 IST

  While rains may bring respite to some states, the heat is not retreating everywhere, as per the weather department. The IMD has also issued alerts for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (reaching speeds of 40–50 km/h) with light rain likely in central India.

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  Heatwave in India: Know how extreme heat conditions affect your eyes, tips to keep them protected

  Health | April 11, 2025 17:03 IST

  Extreme heat conditions can affect your heat significantly and it also affects your eye health. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures often comes with increased ultraviolet (UV) radiation which can lead to several eye problems. Read on to know the tips to keep your eyes protected.

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  Govt office timings changed in Odisha's Sambalpur due to heatwave: Check revised timings here

  India | April 10, 2025 14:08 IST

  The district collector has asked all officers and staff to attend their respective offices during the morning hours. Sambalpur town in western Odisha has been experiencing hot and humid conditions, with the mercury touching the 40 degrees Celsius mark on April 6 and 7.

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  Heatwave alert: Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh face early onset of scorching summer

  India | April 10, 2025 11:14 IST

  Unseasonal heatwave gripped Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. IMD issued an early summer warning with rising temps and a health advisory for residents.

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  Rajasthan sizzles at 46 degrees Celsius, IMD warns of severe heatwave for next 24 hours

  Rajasthan | April 09, 2025 16:02 IST

  Heatwave alert in Rajasthan: According to the Meteorological Centre Jaipur, the period of severe heat in the state is likely to continue for the next 24 hours.

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  Bihar minister distributes 700 blankets in 40 degrees Celsius heat, draws flak as video goes viral

  Bihar | April 09, 2025 10:02 IST

  Bihar Sports Minister and BJP MLA Surendra Mehta drew criticism and online attention after distributing blankets in 40°C heat during an event on April 6 in Ahiyaapur village, held to mark the BJP’s 45th foundation day.

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  IMD heatwave forecast: Some relief in north India from tomorrow; rains predicted in these states

  India | April 09, 2025 8:01 IST

  A severe heatwave has gripped parts of central and western India, with temperatures soaring above 43°C in many areas and reaching a peak of 46.4°C in Barmer, Rajasthan. Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions have been reported in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Delhi.

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  Delhi records hottest day of season at 40.2 degrees, IMD issues yellow alert for next two days

  Delhi | April 08, 2025 0:01 IST

  Delhi heatwave alert: According to IMD data, the maximum temperature in Delhi usually touches 40 degrees Celsius during the second half of April.

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  IMD alert: Heatwave grips Delhi-NCR, UP, Haryana as South, Central India expect heavy rainfall

  India | April 05, 2025 8:12 IST

  Severe heatwave conditions are expected to intensify in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana, with temperatures likely to cross 42 degree celsius. Meanwhile, IMD has issued rainfall alerts for Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Chhattisgarh, predicting thunderstorms and heavy showers.

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  IMD predicts hot weather, increased heatwaves this summer: Key factors and reasons explained

  India | April 01, 2025 13:21 IST

  India usually records four to seven heatwave days in this period, but this year could see double the usual number, as per the India Meteorological Department. With the country bracing for a hotter summer, authorities have urged states to prepare for extreme weather conditions.

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  India braces for hotter summer, more heatwave days from April-June | List of states at most risk

  India | March 31, 2025 23:24 IST

  India 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.