Heat Waves
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Heatwave warning: Why experts say taking cold shower can be dangerous
Health | Jun 25, 2025, 02:11 PM ISTAs temperatures rise in India, all means are good to cool off, including a cold shower. However, this option is not useful and can even be dangerous.
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Expert shares 5 science-backed skincare hacks to prevent heatwave damage
Beauty | Jun 19, 2025, 09:04 PM ISTExpert shares 5 science-backed skincare hacks to combat heatwave damage, including tips on hydration, sun protection, and soothing treatments to help repair and protect skin from summer stress.
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Heatwave Alert: Beat the scorching heat with these cool and hydrating lunch options
Food | Jun 12, 2025, 07:53 PM ISTStay cool and refreshed this summer! Know hydrating lunch options to beat the heatwave. Nutritious and delicious ideas to keep you energised and protected from the scorching sun.
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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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Bihar reels under severe heatwave, temp soars over 40 degrees at 12 places in state | Check list
Bihar | Jun 11, 2025, 08:54 PM ISTThe MeT department said that the scorching conditions will continue in several parts of the state over the next few days. Authorities have urged the public to remain hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, and take necessary precautions to beat the heat.
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Why can't India count how many die in its heatwaves each year and why does it matter?
Explainers | Jun 11, 2025, 01:09 PM ISTIndia 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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Delhi faces intense heatwave: IMD issues yellow alert after mercury crosses 40°c in NCR
Delhi | Jun 08, 2025, 08:41 PM ISTDelhi experiences its first heatwave of the season as temperatures soar above 40°C, with a yellow alert issued by the IMD and thunderstorms expected to bring relief by late week.
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Doctor reveals how rising temperature affects mental health, know side effects
Health | Jun 04, 2025, 04:50 PM ISTRising temperatures taking a toll on mental health? Learn how heatwaves impact your mind and body. Know the side effects and expert tips to cope with heat-related stress and anxiety.
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Are heatwaves harming your gut health? Find out what the doctor has to say
Health | May 31, 2025, 12:41 PM ISTHigh temperatures can shift the balance of your gut microbiome, favouring bad bacteria and weakening the good. This increases your risk of digestive discomfort, food sensitivity, and lowered immunity.
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Can heatwaves trigger asthma attacks? Know the signs and tips to prevent
Health | May 05, 2025, 09:43 PM ISTStay safe during heatwaves! Learn how extreme heat can trigger asthma attacks and discover essential signs to watch out for. Get expert tips to prevent asthma complications and breathe easy.
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Heatwave in India: 5 health issues caused during extreme heat conditions
Health | Apr 30, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTHeatwaves 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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Heatwave grips Haryana as mercury soars past 40 degree celsius in most areas
Haryana | Apr 25, 2025, 10:49 PM ISTPunjab and Haryana are reeling under a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in most areas and no immediate relief in sight.
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Heatwave alert! IMD issues yellow warning for Jharkhand as temperatures reach 43 degrees Celsius
Jharkhand | Apr 24, 2025, 01:36 PM ISTAbhishek 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 in India: Know how extreme heat conditions affect your eyes, tips to keep them protected
Health | Apr 11, 2025, 05:03 PM ISTExtreme 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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Heatwave alert: Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh face early onset of scorching summer
India | Apr 10, 2025, 11:14 AM ISTUnseasonal 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 Weather Update: Western Disturbances Expected To Bring Light Rain In Jodhpur and Bikaner
News | Apr 10, 2025, 10:43 AM ISTMost places in Rajasthan are suffering from severe heat waves. The highest temperature in the past 24 hours was recorded in Barmer at 46.4 degrees Celsius, which is 7.6 degrees Celsius more than normal. With the temperature persisting same for the next 24 hours, the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur c
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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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UP weather update: Temperatures to remain above normal from April to June due to intense heat waves
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 07, 2025, 08:51 AM ISTUP's Bundelkhand region, which covers seven districts of Jhansi and Chitrakootdham division, will bear the brunt of the heatwaves during this time.
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Rajasthan heatwave alert: IMD issues red alert as temperatures soar to 44 degree celsius
Rajasthan | Apr 05, 2025, 01:13 PM ISTRajasthan is bracing for a severe heatwave as IMD issued a red alert across 23 districts. Temperatures may soar up to 44 degree celsius by April 9. Check affected areas and IMD's safety advisory.
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Heatwave in Delhi: IMD issues severe weather alert, temperatures may soar up to 42°C
Delhi | Apr 04, 2025, 11:24 PM ISTIMD issues a red alert for a severe heatwave in Delhi and North India, with temperatures expected to soar up to 42°C, urging people to take precautions.