Heat Waves
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IMD predicts hot weather, increased heatwaves this summer: Key factors and reasons explained
India | Apr 01, 2025, 01:21 PM ISTIndia 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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Intense heatwave sweeps across India: Odisha sees 8 cities soaring above 40°C in March
India | Mar 30, 2025, 11:21 PM ISTMarch has brought intense heat to Odisha, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several locations, while Delhi experiences relatively milder weather.
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Parliamentary panel urges central govt to include heatwaves in disaster management plans | Details
India | Mar 19, 2025, 01:59 PM ISTThe 31-member committee, headed by BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Radha Mohan Das Agrawal, also urged the ministry to study and plan for long-term disaster preparedness, considering climate change and the increasing frequency of disasters.
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Telangana weather: Schools shift to half-day schedule starting today amid scorching heat
Education | Mar 15, 2025, 09:36 AM ISTTelangana weather: The schools that have been designated as SSC examination centers will operate from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm to accommodate exam-related activities.
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Mumbai heatwave: BMC issues do's and dont's for residents, yellow alert for March 11-13
Maharashtra | Mar 10, 2025, 11:28 PM ISTBMC said currently some parts of Maharashtra, including Greater Mumbai, are experiencing a heatwave as per the India Meteorological Department's forecast and this situation may continue till March 11.
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Heatwave in Mumbai: Know how extreme heat conditions affect our health
Health | Feb 28, 2025, 03:04 PM ISTHeatwaves can pose serious health, social, environmental and economic risks. Mumbai has been experiencing an unusual heatwave in February with temperatures soaring above 37 degree Celsius. Read on to know how heatwaves impact health.
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IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave in Mumbai, temperature to soar | Check weather forecast
Maharashtra | Feb 25, 2025, 01:42 PM ISTIMD has issued a yellow alert for a heatwave in Mumbai, warning that temperatures may rise 5 degrees Celsius above normal. The mercury is expected to touch 37-38 degrees Celsius, bringing unseasonal heat to the region. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged sun exposure.
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Yearender 2024: A world altered by climate change | IN PICS
World | Dec 20, 2024, 12:30 PM ISTAfter heat records were smashed and a torrent of extreme weather events rocked countless countries in 2023, some climate scientists believed that the waning of the El Nino weather pattern could mean 2024 would be slightly cooler. It didn’t happen that way.
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Assam: School timings in Dibrugarh district changed due to heatwave
Education | Sep 21, 2024, 10:19 AM ISTAssam news: Students are advised against wearing waistcoats or ties, and schools must ensure that all fans are functional, classrooms are well-ventilated, and alternate power sources are available in case of outages.
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Olympics 2024: Sports Ministry provides 40 ACs for Indian athletes amid Paris heatwave
Other Sports | Aug 02, 2024, 10:45 PM ISTParis Olympics 2024: Facing extreme heat and humidity, this decision followed consultations with the Indian Olympic Association and the Indian Embassy in France. The Embassy procured and delivered the ACs, funded by the Ministry of Sports, to enhance athletes' comfort, rest, and performance.
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July 22 was Earth's hottest day in all recorded history | Why it is witnessing extreme temperature?
World | Jul 24, 2024, 04:57 PM ISTMonday, July 22 was the hottest day ever recorded, according to preliminary data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service, which has tracked such global weather patterns since 1940.
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Me after spending 10 mins in garden: Netizens react as Abraham Lincoln's wax statue melts in US heat
Trending | Jun 26, 2024, 05:35 PM ISTThe statue was created by Virginia-based artist Sandy Williams IV at Camp Barker in Washington, and is an iconic symbol of Black history in the US and America's monument culture. It was reduced to a droopy mess as temperatures soared to nearly three digits (Fahrenheit) across the country.
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Breaking News, June 23 | HIGHLIGHTS
India | Jun 23, 2024, 11:39 PM ISTIndiaTV News provides you all the breaking news, latest news, breaking story videos, Live TV on a single platform to ensure you don't miss the biggest happenings in India and the world.
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Heatwave hit continues: 143 deaths so far, over 41,789 affected
India | Jun 21, 2024, 02:03 PM ISTOn June 20 there were 14 confirmed deaths due to heatstroke while nine people died due to suspected heatstroke. Uttar Pradesh is worst affected with 35 reported deaths. Delhi follows UP with 21 fatalities.
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Heatwave situation passes in Delhi, thunderstorm likely today, says IMD scientist
India | Jun 20, 2024, 03:10 PM ISTAccording to the IMD, the south-west monsoon, which has slowed down after hitting Mumbai, is gathering pace and is expected to progress further by June 21-22.
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Rajasthan faces soaring day temperatures, heatwave condition worsens
Rajasthan | Jun 19, 2024, 11:05 PM ISTAs the day temperature crosses the normal range in Rajasthan, the weather department has predicted a fall in mercury in the next 48 hours. Additionally, the rainfall could start in some parts of the state from June 24.
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Heatwave in Bihar: Patna extends school closure for students up to Class 8 till June 22
Bihar | Jun 19, 2024, 08:59 PM ISTThe Patna district administration extended the closure of schools for students up to class 8 for three more days due to the ongoing heatwave conditions in the state. The state is experiencing an extreme heatwave situation.
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Hajj: At least 550 pilgrims die of heatstroke as temp climbs 50°C, maximum belongs to THIS country
World | Jun 19, 2024, 05:33 PM ISTAt Mina and the Grand Mosque, cooling stations on the roads leading to the mount and in its surrounding areas sprayed pilgrims with water to help combat the heat, which had already climbed to 47C at Mount Arafat, according to Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Meteorology.
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Noida: 7 people found dead with no signs of injury, heatwave suspected
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 18, 2024, 11:27 PM ISTLike most of northern India, the city of Noida is also reeling under persistent heatwave conditions due to rising temperatures. The India Meteorological Department had issued a 'red alert' for Delhi and neighbouring Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on Monday.
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Delhi's peak power demand makes new record with 8,647 MW amid heatwave
Delhi | Jun 18, 2024, 05:30 PM ISTThis year, Delhi's peak power demand has touched new levels as the scorching heatwave is augmenting cooling load. As per Discom officials, Delhi’s peak power demand has crossed 8,000 MW eight times since May 22.