Heat Waves
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Why UK roads melt at 40 degrees Celsius but the ones in India survive harsher summer heat
World | Jul 01, 2026, 10:18 AM ISTEurope is currently experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with several countries setting temperature records not seen before. European countries, commonly associated with mild summers, are experiencing an intense heatwave that has pushed temperatures above 40°C.
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Europe battles heatwaves amid 1,300 deaths; here's why continent remains unprepared for extreme heat
Explainers | Jun 30, 2026, 02:42 PM ISTEurope is in the grip of a record-breaking heatwave that has left more than 1,300 people dead and pushed temperatures above 40°C across several countries. Here's why the continent is particularly vulnerable to extreme heat.
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'Even my Maruti 800 had AC': Indian man reveals surprising truth about British cars during heatwave
Trending | Jun 29, 2026, 06:15 PM ISTAn Indian man living in the UK has gone viral after discovering his car had no air conditioning during the ongoing heatwave. His comparison with the Maruti 800 has sparked laughter and highlighted why some older British cars were sold without AC.
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Delhi set to get monsoon relief by July 4 after days of scorching heat and humidity, predicts IMD
Delhi | Jun 29, 2026, 02:04 PM ISTThe southwest monsoon is likely to reach Delhi-NCR by July 4, bringing relief after days of intense heat and humidity, according to the IMD.
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'No fans anywhere': Indian woman says 33°C in Germany feels hotter than 45°C in UP
Trending | Jun 29, 2026, 12:41 PM ISTAn Indian woman living in Germany has gone viral after saying 33°C there feels more unbearable than 45°C in Uttar Pradesh. She also revealed that fans were sold out across stores during the ongoing European heatwave, sparking a discussion online.
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43°C in Europe isn't the same as India? Internet debates heatwave comparison
Trending | Jun 28, 2026, 02:08 PM ISTA viral X post comparing 43°C in Europe with 43°C in India has sparked an online debate. Social media users discuss how climate, humidity, housing, infrastructure and adaptation influence how extreme heat is experienced across different regions.
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Monsoon advances rapidly across India; IMD predicts heavy rain in multiple states | Check forecast
India | Jun 09, 2026, 10:24 AM ISTDespite the monsoon’s progress elsewhere, Delhi-NCR continues to remain outside its immediate influence. The region is still reeling under severe heat, with temperatures crossing 43°C in several areas.
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Delhi rain: Sudden showers bring respite from scorching heat; check IMD alert on monsoon
Delhi | Jun 07, 2026, 06:14 PM ISTThe weather department had already forecast partly cloudy skies over Delhi with chances of thunderstorms, lightning, and scattered rainfall. Light rain was expected during the day, accompanied by gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph, with occasional surges up to 60 kmph.
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Extreme heat era set to begin? UN warns the coming five years will rewrite heat records globally
World | May 28, 2026, 11:10 AM ISTA new UN climate assessment warns that Earth is poised for repeated temperature spikes above the 1.5°C threshold in the next five years, with 2027 likely to become the hottest year ever.
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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 AM ISTDelhi 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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Rajasthan's Jaisalmer faces water crisis amid heatwave: Locals say no water in taps for past 10 days
Rajasthan | May 23, 2026, 10:56 AM ISTRajasthan's Jaisalmer faces water crisis: Locals in several colonies claim that the water supplied via municipal tankers arrives only once every 4 to 5 days, severely aggravating their plight in the blistering summer heat.
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Can extreme heat quietly damage your body? Here’s what happens above 40°C and how to stay safe
Health | May 22, 2026, 02:21 PM ISTHeatwaves are not just uncomfortable. Research shows temperatures above 40°C can seriously affect the body at a cellular level. Here’s what the WHO recommends to stay safe during extreme heat.
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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 AM ISTHeatwave 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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India bakes under intense heatwave as temperatures near 48 degree Celsius, Delhi and Vidarbha scorch
India | May 19, 2026, 08:36 PM ISTThe 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 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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Delhi set to sizzle under extreme heatwave, IMD warns of 45 degrees Celsius days
Delhi | May 17, 2026, 04:50 PM ISTDelhi 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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Heatwave to intensify in Delhi from April 22, IMD says temperature may touch 42 degrees Celsius
India | Apr 21, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTPalam 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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School holiday declared in Odisha's nine districts from April 20 amid heatwave
India | Apr 18, 2026, 11:19 PM ISTSchool holiday: District administrations of Bolangir, Subarnapur and Kalahandi districts had announced holidays for all schools and anganwadi centres from April 18 to 21. So far, nine districts have announced holidays for educational institutes.
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Urban heat is rising: Here’s how it’s quietly affecting your body
Health | Mar 29, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTCities are becoming significantly hotter due to the urban heat island effect, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses like heat stroke and dehydration. Experts explain how rising temperatures affect the body and share simple, practical ways to stay safe and healthy.
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Rare roll cloud thrills Portuguese sunbathers during the heatwave, video goes viral | WATCH
Trending | Jul 01, 2025, 09:01 PM ISTA record-breaking roll cloud, described as a massive ocean wave, rolled over the Atlantic during a heatwave in Portugal and Western Europe. The unusual phenomenon, which occurs when hot, dry air meets cooler sea breezes, sparked panic among beachgoers.