Page 5 - Heat Wave

Centre urges states to take action on heat wave-related illnesses

In a communication to all chief secretaries of states and UTs, Union Health secy Rajesh Bhushan has sought daily surveillance reports on illnesses shared with NCDC

Rajasthan reels under heat wave; Bikaner hottest at 47.1 degrees Celsius

With dust storms and drizzle, a change in weather was reported in some areas, including Jaipur

Renewable energy comes to rescue amid rising power demand: Official

The maximum pan-India power demand met or the highest supply of electricity in a day crossed the record level of 201-GW mark on Tuesday

Heat wave disrupts industrial activity as power demand soars in India

Extreme heat continued to scorch large swathes of south Asia this week, offering no reprieve after the hottest March on record in India

Mercury set to rebound in Delhi, but no heatwave likely for 2-3 days

The temperature is predicted to increase in Delhi but a heatwave is not likely in the capital until Thursday, the India Meteorological Department said

Severe heat wave across Delhi-NCR; April 19 warmest in last 11 years

Safdarjung, the base station for Delhi, recorded 42.6 degrees Celsius, higesht for April in last 11 years between 2012 and 2022, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said

Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar directs districts to prepare for heatwave

Speaking to reporters, Kumar said that officials have been asked to create awareness among the people about the prevention of heat-related illness.

Delhi's temperature may settle around 40 deg today; heat wave likely: IMD

The national capital is likely to witness heat wave conditions on Friday and the maximum temperature may settle around 40 degrees Celsius, according to the weather department.

Heat wave conditions to abate from Sunday in most parts of India

Bringing relief to scores of people reeling under the heat wave so early in the year, the IMD said on Saturday that there is a falling tendency in maximum temperatures throughout the country.

Heat wave warning in western Rajasthan for next two days

On March 15 and 16, heat waves are likely in Barmer and Jaisalmer districts and the Meteorological Department has issued a heat wave warning and a 'yellow alert'.

High chances of heat wave over west-central, parts of northwest India: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday forecast a higher probability of occurrence of heat wave over west central and some parts of northwest India.

Marine heatwaves increasing, impacting Indian monsoon rainfall: Study

Marine heatwaves are on a rise in the Indian Ocean, leaving an impact on the Indian monsoon rainfall, according to a study.

'House is a furnace': Argentina roasts in record-setting heat wave

Hundreds of thousands of people were left without electricity when power grids failed in and around populous capital city Buenos Aires.

India among 5 countries with most extreme heat exposure: Report

Climate change will increase the risk of disease and hunger and poor countries that are slow to adapt to its impacts will be particularly vulnerable, finds a new study

Mercury to touch 38 degree Celsius as Delhi's air quality turns 'very poor'

New Delhi will witness partially cloudy sky on Tuesday, however, there is no possibility of rain yet, the India Meteorological Department said.

Over 700k deaths in India per year linked to abnormal temperatures: Study

An international team, led by researchers at Monash University in Australia, found that globally more than five million extra deaths a year can be attributed to non-optimal temperatures.

Death toll from Pacific Northwest heat wave expected to keep rising

The dangerous heat began June 25 and only began to subside in some areas on Tuesday.

Hundreds believed dead in heat wave in Canada despite efforts to help

Many of the dead were found alone, in homes without air conditioning or fans. Some were elderly one as old as 97. The body of an immigrant farm labourer was found in an Oregon nursery

California firefighters battle three large wildfires in high heat

Hundreds of firefighters worked in high heat to beat back three large wildfires in forests of far Northern California, where the flames destroyed several homes and forced some communities to evacuate

Expect severe heat wave in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan for next 1 week: IMD

On Thursday, the maximum temperature will hover around 42 degrees Celsius in Delhi, the IMD said.