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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 14:21 IST

  Heatwaves 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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  Heatwave grips Uttar Pradesh: Bundelkhand region records 45.6 degrees Celsius

  Uttar Pradesh | April 28, 2026 23:05 IST

  In state capital Lucknow, the maximum temperature was recorded at 39.7 degrees Celsius, slightly above normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 26.4 degrees Celsius, 3.3 degrees above normal.

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  42 degrees Celsius heat triggers yellow alert in Delhi, IMD says rain likely to cool from tomorrow

  Delhi | April 26, 2026 6:39 IST

  Delhi saw its first citywide heatwave of the season, with temperatures touching 42.8°C at Safdarjung and even higher in other areas.

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  Delhi records coldest April day in 11 years, temperatures likely to rise from Thursday

  Delhi | April 08, 2026 21:40 IST

  The maximum temperature at Safdarjung was recorded at 28.2 degrees Celsius, 6.9 degrees below normal. The last time the maximum temperature was lower in April was on April 23, 2016, when it had settled at 27.2 degrees Celsius.

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  IMD issues rain alert in nine states from January 22 to 25, temperature set to drop again | Details

  India | January 20, 2026 8:48 IST

  The IMD has issued a rain and storm alert for nine states from January 22 to 25 as winter makes a strong comeback. Heavy rain, snowfall and dense fog are expected across several regions including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and the western Himalayan belt.

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  Chennai weather update: Today's rain chances and 10-day forecast

  Chennai | June 09, 2025 19:41 IST

  Check today’s Chennai weather forecast with current temperature, rain chances, and a 10-day outlook.

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  Delhi faces intense heatwave: IMD issues yellow alert after mercury crosses 40°c in NCR

  Delhi | June 08, 2025 20:41 IST

  Delhi 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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  Jharkhand weather on New Year: Cold, dense fog likely to persist, mercury to dip further

  Jharkhand | December 31, 2024 14:41 IST

  Jharkhand weather on New Year: As the state gears up for the New Year, cold day conditions are likely to persist, along with dense fog in some regions.

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  Foggy morning in Delhi, mercury settles at 8.0 degrees Celsius; IMD predicts rain | Check details

  Delhi | December 22, 2024 9:55 IST

  The weather office has predicted moderate fog on Sunday with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 24 and eight degrees Celsius, respectively.

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  Severe cold prevails in Jammu and Kashmir, Zoji La temperature drops to minus 18°C

  Jammu and Kashmir | December 06, 2024 16:06 IST

  IMD forecasts dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir, with temperatures dropping further, while Zoji La records a freezing minus 18°C and light snowfall is expected in high-altitude areas.

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  Which vitamin deficiency causes cold? Adopt THESE methods to stay warm this winter

  Health | November 11, 2024 7:19 IST

  Do you also feel much colder than other people? If yes, then for your information let us tell you that the lack of an essential vitamin in the body can be the main reason for catching a cold.

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  July 22 was Earth's hottest day in all recorded history | Why it is witnessing extreme temperature?

  World | July 24, 2024 16:57 IST

  Monday, 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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  Rajasthan faces soaring day temperatures, heatwave condition worsens

  Rajasthan | June 19, 2024 23:05 IST

  As 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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  Weather update: Severe heatwave continues in northwest, central India, relief expected after two day

  India | June 03, 2024 23:35 IST

  The extreme heat is straining power grids and triggering water shortages across the country. According to the Central Water Commission, water storage in 150 major reservoirs in India dropped to just 23 percent of their live storage last week.

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  Noida Traffic police installs green nets to protect commuters from extreme heat

  Uttar Pradesh | May 28, 2024 17:18 IST

  Under the novel initiative, green nets are to be installed where the number of two-wheeler commuters are more and they have to stay put at the traffic light for a longer period of time.

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  Wet Bulb Temperature Explained: Know how much hot is too much hot

  Explainers | May 28, 2024 16:00 IST

  Wet bulb temperature is a crucial factor in determining how hot it is outside and how our bodies respond to the heat. It is essential to pay attention to this measure and take necessary precautions during hot weather to avoid heat-related illnesses.

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  Delhi's peak power demand reaches record high of 7717 MW amid sweltering heat

  Delhi | May 21, 2024 17:34 IST

  Large parts of North India, including Delhi and Haryana, grappled with severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures soaring beyond 45 degrees Celsius. Najafgarh in Delhi recorded the nation's highest temperature at a scorching 47.4 degrees Celsius.

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  Heatwave grips North India: Delhi's Najafgarh hottest in country at 47.4 degrees Celsius | DETAILS

  Delhi | May 21, 2024 12:44 IST

  While large parts of northern India experienced scorching heat, southern states such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu were drenched by rain, an indication of the southwest monsoon's onset later this month. Several state governments have asked schools to declare holidays amid severe heatwave conditions.

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  Schools in THESE states to remain closed due to intense heatwave conditions, list here

  Education | May 20, 2024 17:38 IST

  Due to rising temperatures across India, several states have announced summer vacations in government and private institutions to ensure the safety of the children. Check list of the states here.

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  Delhi records season's hottest day with temperatures soaring to 43.7°C, IMD issues red alert

  Delhi | May 19, 2024 19:43 IST

  Delhi Weather Update: Significantly, for Sunday, May 19, the IMD predicted the maximum and minimum temperatures to reach around 44 and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively.