Heat Waves
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Andhra Pradesh: Heat wave warning for three days till Wednesday; THESE parts to get affected
India | Apr 17, 2023, 03:55 PM ISTAndhra Pradesh: A heat wave warning has been issued for several parts of Andhra Pradesh for three days from Monday to Wednesday.
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Delhi to witness scorching days as IMD predicts rise in temp, orange alert issued for THESE states
India | Apr 16, 2023, 07:07 PM ISTWeather News: IMD on Sunday claimed that the temperature in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and North West India in the coming days will increase. With this, orange alert has been issued in many states including West Bengal.
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All educational institutions in Bengal to remain closed next week due to severe heat: CM Banerjee
Education | Apr 16, 2023, 03:36 PM ISTWest Bengal: In view of the severe heatwave in the state, CM Mamata Banerjee on Sunday informed that all educational institutions will remain closed next week.
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Patna administration directs revision of school hours amid soaring temperature
Education | Apr 14, 2023, 02:18 PM ISTThe decision for change in timings of the schools will be implemented from Saturday. Dr Chandrashekher Singh, District Magistrate, Patna, has issued a notification in this regard.
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10 refreshing superfoods to keep you cool during summer heatwaves
Food | Apr 04, 2023, 10:01 AM ISTSuperfoods are not only refreshing but also provide essential nutrients and electrolytes to keep us hydrated and healthy.
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Heat wave warning issued over some parts of Karnataka
Karnataka | Mar 11, 2023, 05:25 PM ISTHeat Wave: The Karnataka state natural disaster monitoring centre issued a warning saying heat waves may be experienced in isolated pockets in Karnataka, with temperatures rising by four to five degrees above the normal temperatures.
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Goa: Schools to remain shut by afternoon for 2-days amid 'heatwave' alert by IMD
India | Mar 09, 2023, 12:37 PM ISTGoa heatwave alert: "The maximum temperature over Goa is likely to remain 4-6 degree Celsius higher than its normal value," it said. On Wednesday the daytime temperature in the capital city was 38.4 degree Celsius, which was 4.6 degree Celsius above average.
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Summer Season: Five hydrated beverages to fend off heat wave
Health | Mar 07, 2023, 03:30 PM ISTBeverages, from buttermilk to lemon water, can assist in bringing down your body temperature while the heat wave lasts.
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Summer has arrived! IMD issues season’s first heatwave alert in Konkan and Kutch regions
India | Feb 20, 2023, 12:26 PM ISTIndia could skip the spring season entirely and enter directly into summer, as the maximum temperatures in seven states have surpassed those usually recorded in mid-March. Now IMD has issued a heatwave alert for the Konkan and Kutch regions of western and northwest India.
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Why is India glaring at a major power crisis this summer, and what's next | Depth analysis
India | May 01, 2022, 07:09 PM ISTCoal accounts for nearly 75% of India's power output. But with the shortage of coal, the power crisis is inevitable. There are other factors that add as well.
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Extreme heatwave sweeps across India, Uttar Pradesh's Banda records 47.4 degrees Celsius
India | Dec 27, 2022, 03:24 AM ISTIMD has predicted there'll be no significant change in maximum temperatures over many parts of northwest India till May 2, no significant change in maximum temperatures very likely over many parts of Central India and Gujarat till May 1.
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Summer vacation to begin early in Bengal amid 'searing heatwave', announces govt | Details here
Education | Apr 27, 2022, 06:21 PM ISTBengal had been under severe heatwave this summer. The weather forecast for southern and western districts of West Bengal for the rest of the week held out no hope for a respite with no rain in sight.
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Heat wave to continue in Delhi, temperature likely to settle at 40 degrees Celsius
India | Apr 08, 2022, 10:52 AM ISTOn Thursday (April 7), the maximum temperature settled at 40 degrees Celsius, five notches above the normal.
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Indian Ocean warming at faster pace, India to witness increased heat waves, flooding: Report
Aug 09, 2021, 05:39 PM ISTThe warming of the ocean will lead to a rise in sea levels, which will contribute to more frequent and severe coastal flooding in low-level areas.
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Expect severe heat wave in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan for a week: IMD
India | Jul 01, 2021, 12:57 PM ISTLack of rainfall and hot winds blowing from Rajasthan was behind the severe weather condition, IMD said.
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Historic Northwest heat wave may have killed hundreds
World | Jul 01, 2021, 11:52 AM ISTOregon health officials said late Wednesday more than 60 deaths have been tied to the heat, with the state’s largest county, Multnomah, blaming the weather for 45 deaths since the heat wave began Friday.
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Heatwave grips New York City, cooling centres open
World | Jun 30, 2021, 12:24 PM ISTMuch of the US East Coast is expected to witness temperatures top 32 degrees Celsius until Wednesday, reports Xinhua news agency.
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EXPLAINER: What’s behind the heat wave in the American West?
World | Jun 18, 2021, 08:56 AM ISTRecord daily highs of heat waves were seen this week in parts of Arizona, California, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming and Utah.
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Heatwave unlikely in Delhi for another week: IMD
India | Apr 05, 2021, 07:52 PM ISTThe Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for the city, recorded a maximum of 38.8 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal.
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Killer heat waves, severe flooding: India may suffer devastating climate change impact in 80 years
India | Jun 05, 2020, 05:17 PM ISTIndia could see devastating climate change effects, including killer heat waves and severe flooding, in the next 80 years, a study has said. The study also called for urgent steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avert associated risks to the country's population, ecosystems, and economy.